The National Institute of Electronics (NIE) has begun the experimental conversion of standard petrol/gasoline vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs), reported by a local TV channel on Tuesday.
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology was informed that the conversion of one standard car to an electric vehicle cost Rs1.2 million (12 lakh rupees).
The institute stated that if it receives government approval, the technology will be brought to the market.
The briefing detailed that the converted vehicle has a driving range of 200 kilometers on a single charge.
The car has successfully completed a test run of 35,000 kilometers without any malfunction.
This initiative is expected to allow people to convert their existing cars into electric vehicles at a low cost.
The conversion project aligns perfectly with Pakistan’s national push for electrification.
The government has introduced the New Energy Vehicles (NEV) Policy (with targets aiming for 30% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030) to reduce the oil import bill, curb emissions, and promote local industry.
This conversion technology addresses the high cost of new EVs, making sustainable transport accessible to the average Pakistani consumer who cannot afford imported models.
The success of the NIE’s trial, particularly the long-range test run, provides a strong technical basis for a local, low-cost EV conversion industry that could significantly impact Pakistan’s energy and environment sectors.
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