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Mapping the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in Pakistan

Mapping the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in Pakistan

Year Published

2025

Contributing Organizations

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Transport
Topic 2
Mitigation
Topic 3
Transition Planning & Implementation Capabilities

Target Audience

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs
Banks
Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Central Asia
Asia & the Pacific
Mapping the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in Pakistan

Resource Description

This resource investigates the financial and structural barriers to electric vehicle adoption in Pakistan, with a specific focus on the scalable deployment of electric two- and three-wheelers.

Why This Matters

By combining empirical data with economic and behavioral analysis, this resource supports evidence-based decision-making on electric mobility in Pakistan. It contributes to capacity building for policymakers, investors, and practitioners seeking to design effective EV deployment strategies.

Key Insights

  • Integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions, policy reviews, and consumer affordability surveys
  • Uses cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the economic viability of electric two- and three-wheelers relative to ICE alternatives
  • Applies behavioral modeling to assess consumer adoption dynamics and identify feasible investment pathways

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