Demand for electric scooters and motorbikes in Pakistan has surged as rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict push consumers away from petrol-powered vehicles. Market participants said stocks of popular EV models have declined at showrooms and production units, with assemblers increasing orders of completely knocked down (CKD) kits by up to ten times to meet demand. Auto sector experts said demand has increased across all major EV brands, creating supply shortages in the local market.

They noted that rising demand has also led to price increases of Rs3,000 to Rs10,000 per unit. Industry data shows monthly EV two-wheeler sales have nearly doubled to around 29,600 units from about 15,000 units earlier. The shift in consumer behaviour has been driven largely by users switching from petrol bikes.

According to industry officials, the share of buyers transitioning from petrol bikes has increased to 87%, compared to 35% previously, while new entrants now account for 13% of total sales. Evee reported sales of 9,680 units last month, accounting for a significant portion of the market. Industry stakeholders said the surge in demand follows a sharp increase in fuel prices, which has altered purchasing decisions and accelerated adoption of electric mobility.

They added that sustained policy support for manufacturers could further expand the EV market, with projections indicating annual sales of up to one million units in the coming years. Industry representatives also highlighted that increased adoption of EV bikes could reduce the country’s oil import bill and support local manufacturing through higher localisation levels.