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How much does it cost to charge an EV in Pakistan?

By PakNEVs Charging Desk · Published 7 November 2026

Public charging stations pay a NEPRA base tariff of Rs 23.57 per unit (kWh) plus an operator margin, which reports put at roughly Rs 39 to Rs 40 per unit all-in. Home charging costs whatever your own electricity price per unit is. Multiply either by your car's energy use to get your cost per km.

  • Rs 23.57

    NEPRA base tariff per unit for EV charging stations (2025)

  • Rs 45.55

    The base tariff before the 2025 cut

  • ~Rs 39 to 40

    Reported all-in price per unit, varies by operator

  • Your bill

    Sets the cost of charging at home

The public charging tariff

In May 2025 NEPRA cut the base tariff for EV charging stations from Rs 45.55 to Rs 23.57 per unit and removed the cap on the operator margin, so the market now sets it, according to Profit and ARY News.

Home charging

At home you pay your normal electricity rate, which depends on your slab and distribution company. Look at your latest bill for the all-in price per unit, including taxes, and use that figure.

Worked example

These numbers are examples, not measurements. Replace them with your own.

  • Car energy use: 15 kWh per 100 km.
  • Price per unit: Rs 40.
  • Cost per km: 15 x 40 / 100 = Rs 6.0.
  • Over 1,000 km a month: Rs 6,000.

To compare that with petrol at today's notified price, use the running cost calculator. Not sure of a model's energy use? The calculator can fill it from a car you pick, and the car catalogue lists battery size and rated range.

Questions

What is the public EV charging tariff in Pakistan?

In 2025 NEPRA set the base tariff for EV charging stations at Rs 23.57 per unit, down from Rs 45.55, and left the operator margin to the market. Reports put the all-in price paid by drivers near Rs 39 to Rs 40 per unit, but the final price depends on the operator.

Is home charging cheaper?

It depends on your electricity slab and distribution company. Your bill shows the all-in price per unit you actually pay. Charging overnight at home avoids an operator margin, but check your slab, because high usage can push your price per unit up.

How do I work out cost per km?

Multiply the car's kWh per 100 km by your price per unit, then divide by 100. A car using 15 kWh per 100 km at Rs 40 per unit costs Rs 6 per km. These are example numbers, so use your own.

Sources

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