Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched Islamabad Police’s first electric vehicle (EV) fleet on Monday. He called the move a “timely and strategic” step to reduce fuel use and conserve foreign exchange amid rising global oil prices.
The Islamabad Traffic Police inducted 15 EVs from Chinese automaker BYD, marking the city’s shift toward fuel-free mobility in law enforcement.
“Islamabad Police have launched an EV system consisting of 15 vehicles. These will improve policing and contribute to the economy by saving foreign exchange,” the prime minister said. He urged nationwide adoption to further benefit Pakistan’s reserves.
Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi briefed the prime minister on the rollout. The EVs will operate across main corridors, urban centers, and commercial hubs. He noted that each vehicle travels up to 400 kilometers per charge, with rapid charging in 90 minutes.
Currently, 15 docking stations support the fleet, with plans to expand to 55 vehicles. Rizvi added that the EVs are zero-carbon, environmentally friendly, and can recover their cost in 11 to 13 months. A test run recorded a 97.7% satisfaction rate.
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