More women in Pakistan are riding electric scooters as easier handling and growing acceptance make them an alternative to petrol motorcycles, which remain taboo for many women. Student Khadija says her scooter lets her attend classes and run errands without waiting for a taxi.
The industries ministry says Pakistan produced 164,140 e-bikes in fiscal 2025-26, up from 61,369 a year earlier; MotorCycles Data reported sales up 173% in the first half of 2026. A government program launched in February offers interest-free financing for about 2 million electric vehicles over five years. Punjab’s announced student scheme would provide 100,000 e-bikes with no down payment: students pay roughly half the price over three years, at 3,000 Pakistani rupees (about $11) a month, while the province covers insurance, mark-up and registration.
Lahore business owner Zain Ali said replacement parts for repeated repairs to his Yadea scooter were unavailable in the market; he said he would not face that problem with a Honda. Evee chief executive Saad Farrukh said his company now offers one year of free service. Its batteries, motors and controllers are imported from China, while its frames and some other components are made in Pakistan.
