ISLAMABAD: Electric bike prices in Pakistan have increased by up to 5,000 rupees, with rising fuel costs and concerns over supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East being cited as major factors driving the price surge.
According to assemblers, the rise in prices is also a result of increased freight charges, logistics costs, and the growing cost of diesel-powered transportation. The new prices will be implemented starting April 3 for some companies and April 10 for others.
The cost of battery-powered bikes has now ranged between 125,000 rupees and 350,000 rupees, depending on the battery range and motor type.
As per the report received from one assembler, the cost of transportation had increased by 30%, while according to the Goods Transporters Association, the cost of transporting goods had increased by 60% due to rising diesel costs.
There are signs of an increase in electric bike sales as well, as per one assembler’s report, which reported a sale of more than 7,000 bikes in March. Although there are high sales of fuel bikes, the trends will be known by PAMA’s March figures.
Relief for low-income motorcyclists: KP govt introduces Ehsaas fuel support program
Earlier, to provide financial relief to low-income citizens, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Ehsaas Fuel Support Program. This initiative will assist registered motorcycle and scooter owners with a monthly fuel subsidy of Rs. 2,000. The program was introduced under the direction of Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi.
Registration for the program will begin on April 6, 2026. To apply, individuals must provide their full name, father’s name, national identity card number (both front and back), registered mobile number, and complete residential address.
Additionally, applicants need to submit a clear photograph of their vehicle along with either the vehicle registration book or smart card. For vehicles being transferred, both the buyer and seller must confirm the transfer, ensuring that the ownership process is completed.
Authorities have stated that any application submitted with incorrect information will be rejected. Furthermore, if the transfer of ownership is not fully completed, the application will not be accepted. Both the buyer and seller must ensure proper transfer documentation is in place for the application to be valid.
Once submitted, all applications will be verified through the e-Sahulat platform, followed by a final check from the Excise and Taxation Office (ETO). Applicants will then be notified about the outcome of their application, whether it has been approved or rejected.
For more information or assistance, citizens can contact the following numbers: 091-9212260 and 091-9211693.
This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden faced by low-income motorcycle and scooter owners, especially in light of rising fuel prices. The “Ehsaas Fuel Support Program” seeks to offer vital support to vulnerable communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief package aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices, with a special subsidy for motorcyclists across Pakistan.
In an address to the nation, the prime minister said motorcyclists will receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre on petrol for one month to support millions of citizens who rely on motorcycles for daily commuting and livelihoods.
He stated that the initiative is designed to provide immediate relief to the lower- and middle-income segments of society, as motorcycles remain the most widely used mode of transport in the country.
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