Pakistan China to Deepen Cooperation in Electric Vehicle Sector
As the global push toward cleaner transport gains momentum, Pakistan is looking to deepen its cooperation with China in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal recently identified EV technology as a key area for future collaboration, underscoring the country’s intent to harness Chinese innovation to advance its green goals.
EVs at the Center of Pakistan-China Economic Dialogue
Speaking at a press conference at the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing, the minister emphasized Pakistan’s keen interest in working with Chinese firms on EV development.
He highlighted not just vehicle production, but also the role of next-generation technologies like sodium-ion batteries, which offer potential cost and performance benefits over traditional lithium-based systems.
“EVs have become a very important segment,” Iqbal noted, adding that localized manufacturing in Pakistan could be mutually beneficial.
For China, it presents cost-saving opportunities; for Pakistan, it’s a chance to build domestic capability, create jobs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The upcoming Pakistan-China Business Conference, scheduled for September 4, is expected to be a major platform for forging such ties.
According to Iqbal, the event will host more than 250 companies from Pakistan and over 200 from China, facilitating industry matchmaking across multiple sectors including electric mobility, solar energy, agriculture, and chemicals.
A Green Shift Backed by Policy
Pakistan’s strategic focus on electric vehicles aligns with its National Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–2030, which sets ambitious goals for decarbonizing transport.
The policy aims to ensure that 30% of all new vehicle sales are electric by 2030, and targets net-zero emissions in the transport sector by 2060.
To support this transition, the government is offering a range of incentives including tax reductions, subsidies, and support for charging infrastructure.
The policy also prioritizes local production and assembly, encouraging international investment in Pakistan’s growing EV landscape.
Chinese automakers such as BYD and Chery are already active in the country, working on vehicle assembly and infrastructure expansion. Their involvement is seen as a foundation for turning Pakistan into a regional hub for EV manufacturing.
As energy and climate challenges intensify, both countries appear aligned on the value of accelerating clean transportation offering a win-win opportunity for economic and environmental progress.
