Updated May 2026 · Operator rate cards verified

EV Charging Prices in
Pakistan 2026

Compare per-kWh rates across all operators, calculate your monthly charging cost, and find the cheapest charger near you.

Rs 110–150/kWh rangePSO vs Shell vs PrivatePer-model cost calculator7 major cities covered

Rs 110

Cheapest/kWh

Rs 120

Average/kWh

Rs 150

Premium DC/kWh

Rs 50

Home charging/kWh

Rs 110

Cheapest/kWh

Rs 120

Average/kWh

Rs 150

Premium DC/kWh

Rs 50

Home charging/kWh

~60%

Cheaper than petrol

Cost basics · Updated daily

How Much Does EV Charging Cost in Pakistan?

Public EV charging in Pakistan costs between Rs 110 and Rs 150 per kWh depending on the operator, charger speed, and location. The national average at public chargers is approximately Rs 115–120/kWh. PSO stations at motorway service areas and urban petrol stations are typically the most affordable, while premium DC fast chargers at malls and Shell Recharge locations charge a slight premium for the faster service.

Home charging is significantly cheaper — WAPDA domestic tariff rates average Rs 40–60/kWh depending on your consumption slab, making home charging 50–70% cheaper than public rates. For most Pakistani EV owners, 80–90% of charging happens at home, with public chargers used mainly for top-ups during travel.

5 operators · Verified May 2026

EV Charging Operator Price Comparison

Every public charging network in Pakistan with current per-kWh rates, coverage area, and connector support.

PSO EV Charging

Best motorway coverage

Rs 110–120/kWh

per kWh

Charger types

DC Fast (60–120kW), AC (22kW)

Coverage

Nationwide — motorways + major cities

Hours

24 hours at most stations

Connectors

CCS2, GB/T, Type 2

Shell Recharge Pakistan

Pakistan's fastest (180kW)

Rs 120–130/kWh

per kWh

Charger types

DC Fast (180kW), AC (22kW)

Coverage

DHA Karachi, select urban locations

Hours

24 hours

Connectors

CCS2, Type 2

Go Green Network

Best Lahore coverage

Rs 115–125/kWh

per kWh

Charger types

DC Fast (60kW), AC (22kW)

Coverage

Lahore — Gulberg, Emporium Mall, Packages Mall

Hours

24hrs (Gulberg), mall hours (others)

Connectors

CCS2, Type 2

Aramco aStop

M-2 motorway endpoints

Rs 115–125/kWh

per kWh

Charger types

DC Fast (60kW), AC (22kW)

Coverage

Islamabad/Lahore motorway ends + urban

Hours

24 hours

Connectors

CCS2, Type 2

Private / Mall Chargers

Widest variety, premium

Rs 115–150/kWh

per kWh

Charger types

DC (60–80kW), AC (22kW)

Coverage

Mall parking, hotels, dealerships

Hours

Mall / business hours

Connectors

CCS2, GB/T, Type 2

By city · 7 covered

EV Charging Prices by City — Pakistan

Average public charging rates vary slightly by city due to different operators and local electricity tariffs.

City	Min/kWh	Avg/kWh	Max/kWh	Fastest available
Karachi	Rs 110	Rs 112	Rs 150	180kW Shell Recharge DHA
Lahore	Rs 110	Rs 115	Rs 125	60kW Go Green Gulberg
Islamabad	Rs 110	Rs 118	Rs 125	60kW Centaurus Mall
Rawalpindi	Rs 110	Rs 115	Rs 120	60kW PSO
Multan	Rs 115	Rs 115	Rs 120	60kW PSO
Peshawar	Rs 115	Rs 115	Rs 120	AC 22kW PSO Cantt
Faisalabad	Rs 115	Rs 115	Rs 120	60kW PSO / M-3 corridor

* Prices as of 2026. Verify current rates at the station before charging.

7 popular models · Public vs Home

EV Charging Cost Calculator — Pakistan Models

Full charge cost (empty to 100%) for popular EVs sold in Pakistan, at average public rates (Rs 120/kWh) and home rates (Rs 50/kWh).

EV Model	Battery	Range	Public full charge	Home full charge	Connector
BYD Atto 3	60.5 kWh	420 km	Rs 7,260	Rs 3,025	CCS2 / GB/T
BYD Seal	82.5 kWh	570 km	Rs 9,900	Rs 4,125	CCS2 / GB/T
MG ZS EV	50.3 kWh	320 km	Rs 6,036	Rs 2,515	CCS2
MG4 (Standard)	51 kWh	350 km	Rs 6,120	Rs 2,550	CCS2
MG4 (Long Range)	64 kWh	450 km	Rs 7,680	Rs 3,200	CCS2
Peugeot e-208	48 kWh	340 km	Rs 5,760	Rs 2,400	CCS2
Changan Oshan X7 EV	67.8 kWh	500 km	Rs 8,136	Rs 3,390	GB/T

* Public rate: Rs 120/kWh. Home rate: Rs 50/kWh. Range figures are WLTP estimates.

Monthly running cost · 2,000 km/month

EV vs Petrol — Monthly Running Cost in Pakistan

For a typical Pakistani driver covering 2,000km per month, the cost comparison between EV and petrol is significant. A petrol car averaging 12km/litre at Rs 260/litre costs approximately Rs 43,333 per month. An EV averaging 6km/kWh charging at home (Rs 50/kWh) costs just Rs 16,667 per month — a saving of over Rs 26,000 every month.

Petrol car · 2,000 km/month

Rs 43,333

At Rs 260/litre, 12km/litre

EV · public charging only

Rs 40,000

At Rs 120/kWh, 6km/kWh

EV · 80% home + 20% public

Rs 18,667

Typical mix for urban driver

Monthly savings depend heavily on your home/public charging mix. Installing a home charger (Type 2 wallbox, Rs 30,000–60,000 one-time cost) is the single most effective way to reduce lifetime EV running costs. The wallbox typically pays for itself in under 3 months of fuel savings.

Step by step · 4 calculations

How to Calculate Your EV Charging Cost in Pakistan

Step 01

Find your battery capacity

Check your EV's usable battery capacity in kWh. Common examples: BYD Atto 3 = 60.5kWh, MG ZS EV = 50.3kWh, MG4 = 64kWh, Peugeot e-208 = 48kWh.

Step 02

Calculate how much charge you need

If your battery is at 20% and you want 80%, you're charging 60% of capacity. For a 60kWh battery, that's 36kWh. Going from 0–100% is rarely necessary — most daily charging is 20–80%.

Step 03

Multiply by the station's rate

Check the rate displayed at the charger or on the operator's app. Multiply kWh × price/kWh. Example: 36kWh × Rs 120 = Rs 4,320. Some stations display per-minute rates for DC chargers — convert using your car's real-world charging speed.

Step 04

Add any session or connection fees

Most PSO and Go Green stations have no session fee. Some private and mall chargers charge Rs 50–200 to start a session. Subtract this from the per-kWh calculation if the total seems high.

Cost optimization

Home Charging vs Public Charging in Pakistan

Home charging via a dedicated Type 2 wallbox is the cheapest way to charge your EV in Pakistan. WAPDA domestic electricity rates depend on your monthly consumption slab but typically range from Rs 24–68/kWh. A 100-unit slab consumer pays approximately Rs 35–45/kWh effective rate, while higher-consumption households pay Rs 50–68/kWh.

For comparison, public DC fast charging costs Rs 115–150/kWh — roughly 2–4× more expensive than home charging. The convenience premium is worth paying for top-ups on road trips, but daily charging at home dramatically reduces your total running cost. Most urban EV owners in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad find that public charging accounts for less than 20% of their annual kWh consumed.

FAQ · 6 questions

Frequently Asked Questions — EV Charging Prices Pakistan

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

EV charging in Pakistan costs between Rs 110 and Rs 150 per kWh depending on the operator and charger type. The average public charging rate is approximately Rs 115–120/kWh. PSO stations average Rs 115/kWh, Shell Recharge charges Rs 120–130/kWh, and some private DC fast chargers reach Rs 150/kWh at premium locations.

Is EV charging cheaper than petrol in Pakistan?

Yes. Charging an EV in Pakistan costs approximately 60–70% less per kilometre than petrol. A petrol car averaging 12km/litre at Rs 260/litre costs roughly Rs 21.7 per km. An EV averaging 6km/kWh at Rs 120/kWh costs only Rs 20 per km on public charging — and as low as Rs 6–8/km on home charging at domestic electricity rates.

Which EV charging network is cheapest in Pakistan?

PSO EV Charging is the most affordable public network, averaging Rs 110–120/kWh. Attock Fuel Pump near Islamabad offers approximately Rs 110/kWh — among the lowest public rates nationwide. Home charging on domestic WAPDA tariffs is cheapest at Rs 40–60/kWh.

Do I need an app or membership to use public chargers in Pakistan?

Most PSO and Go Green stations accept walk-in payment (cash, card, or wallet). Shell Recharge requires the Shell Recharge app for activation. Some private chargers require operator contact. There is no nationwide membership card yet — payment is per-session.

How much does a full charge cost for a BYD Atto 3 in Pakistan?

A BYD Atto 3 has a 60.5kWh usable battery. At Rs 120/kWh (average public rate), a full charge from empty costs approximately Rs 7,260. At home charging rates (Rs 50/kWh), the same full charge costs approximately Rs 3,025. Real-world cost is typically lower since most drivers top up from 20–30% rather than empty.

Does DC fast charging cost more than AC charging in Pakistan?

Sometimes — but not always. At PSO stations, DC fast and AC charging are billed at the same Rs 115/kWh rate. At Shell Recharge, the 180kW DC fast charger costs Rs 130/kWh while their 22kW AC is Rs 120/kWh. Most private chargers price DC and AC the same. The convenience premium is in time saved, not the per-kWh rate.

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Karachi— avg Rs 112/kWh Lahore— avg Rs 115/kWh Islamabad— avg Rs 118/kWh Rawalpindi— avg Rs 115/kWh Multan— avg Rs 115/kWh Peshawar— avg Rs 115/kWh Faisalabad— avg Rs 115/kWh

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