In the upcoming months, Pakistan plans to introduce locally produced electric rickshaws, with the goal of bringing the price down to between Rs. 400,000 and Rs. 500,000 each unit.
To cut costs, the nation is introducing EV rickshaws locally for the first time with this. At present, an EV rickshaw’s imported Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) kit costs one million rupees per unit.
The News claims that localising more parts will result in a significant decrease in expenses and the import bill. Because a single container can only accommodate 20 to 25 CKD kits, it is difficult to import CKD kits from China due to high transportation costs and the inability of local drivers to finance completely imported rickshaws.
According to sources, four or five Lahore-based businesses that specialise in electric rickshaws are about to introduce their goods. Chinese branded company representatives are in Pakistan negotiating deals with Pakistani auto manufacturers. EV rickshaws might be driving on the roads before the end of the year.
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E-rickshaws, or electric rickshaws, provide a number of benefits
- Environmentally Friendly:
E-rickshaws have no tailpipe emissions, which lowers air pollution and makes cities cleaner.
- Cost-effective:
The running costs of e-rickshaws are cheaper than those of typical fuel-powered rickshaws. Fuel or diesel is typically more expensive than electricity.
- Silent Function:
Because they operate silently, e-rickshaws reduce noise pollution in cities.
- Creation of Local Jobs:
Jobs in the nation may be generated by the manufacture and upkeep of e-rickshaws.
- Decreasing Reliance on Fossil Fuels:
Pakistan may lessen its dependency on imported fossil fuels by developing electric mobility.
- An Increased Driver Income:
Rickshaw drivers make more money because of lower running costs.
- Government Incentives:
The adoption of electric vehicles is frequently encouraged by government initiatives such as tax reductions, subsidies, and
For short-distance commuting, e-rickshaws provide an affordable and environmentally friendly option overall.