The federal government has unveiled the Prime Minister’s Electric Bike and Rickshaw Scheme 2025, a flagship initiative under the PAVE program aimed at making electric mobility affordable for Pakistan’s low- and middle-income groups.
The plan combines subsidies with interest-free installments, allowing citizens to purchase electric two- and three-wheelers without the heavy upfront cost that usually keeps eco-friendly transport out of reach.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility is fairly broad, but applicants must meet some key conditions:
- Pakistani citizens holding a valid CNIC.
- Age between 18–65 years for e-bikes and 21–65 years for rickshaws/loaders.
- A valid driving license or learner’s permit (for bikes), and a rickshaw license for three-wheeler applicants.
- No prior history of defaulting on bank loans.
- A bank account (existing or newly opened).
To encourage inclusivity, the government has carved out reserved quotas:
- 25% for women,
- 10% for delivery riders,
- 10% for Balochistan residents.
Students and daily wage earners will also be prioritized during selection.
Payment Plans at a Glance
The government will cover part of the purchase price, while the rest can be repaid in small monthly installments.
Electric Bikes (24 months repayment)
- Velocity – Rs249,000 (Govt pays Rs50,000) → Rs8,674/month
- Jolta JE-70L – Rs237,900 (Govt pays Rs50,000) → Rs6,263/month
- Jaguar BOLT – Rs234,900 (Govt pays Rs50,000) → Rs6,163/month
- Yadea M3H – Rs234,900 (Govt pays Rs50,000) → Rs8,333/month
Rickshaws & Loaders
- Sazgar Shuttle (90Ah) – Rs1.16m → Rs960,000 after subsidy → Rs21,333/month
- Tez Raftar 1800W – Rs800,000 → Rs600,000 after subsidy → Rs13,333/month
- Ecodost Rickshaw – Rs1.2m → Rs1m after subsidy → Rs22,222/month
- Voltix Cargo Loader – Rs665,000 → Rs465,000 after subsidy → Rs10,333/month
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted September 1–30, 2025, through the official portal pave.gov.pk.
Required documents include CNIC, driving license, employment proof or student ID, passport-size photos, and bank account details. If applications exceed the set quota, the government will conduct a computerized draw on October 1, 2025.
Why It Matters
Pakistan’s transport sector is one of the country’s largest contributors to both fuel imports and urban pollution. By switching part of the two- and three-wheeler fleet to electric, the government hopes to:
- Reduce reliance on expensive petrol.
- Cut carbon emissions in cities.
- Support women, delivery riders, and small entrepreneurs with cheaper mobility.
- Stimulate growth in the domestic electric vehicle industry.
The scheme also ties directly into the National Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–30, which sets a goal of 30% EV adoption by 2030—an ambitious target given Pakistan’s current infrastructure, but one policymakers argue is necessary for both economic and environmental reasons.
