Pakistan could soon see these electrified cars on its roads – The Express Tribune
Pakistan could soon see these electrified cars on its roads
The compact vehicles can go up to a maximum of 50kmh and would need to be charged for seven hours to travel a distance of 120kms. PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/ EXPRESS
KARACHI: Pakistan could soon see electrified cars plying on its roads as the maker of Super Power motorcycles displayed two variants it intends to begin selling within the next three months.
The electrified cars are presently on display at the ’14th My Karachi-Oasis of Harmony’, a three-day exhibition that was inaugurated on Friday at the Karachi Expo Centre.
The compact vehicles can go up to a maximum of 50kmh and would need to be charged for seven hours to travel a distance of 120kms.
“Its target market is not specific. People from all age groups can drive this car,” N.J Auto Industries Marketing Executive Abdul Muqsit told The Express Tribune.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
One of the cars is a two-door variant, the price of which is Rs600,000, while the four-door variant has price a tag of Rs650,000.
“We believe the market for E-cars market will grow much quicker in the coming years so we have determined to come in this market,” he said, claiming that the vehicles boast a cost-efficient fuel mileage of Rs1 for a kilometre.
The company is presently hunting dealerships, a separate section of authorised outlets other than its motorcycle business.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
The battery of these cars is twelve volts, and can be charged in homes like an inverter (popularly known as UPS) is, said Muqsit, adding that there is no dependency on an outdoor station or dock.
The cars are being imported from China – by far the largest market for electrified cars in the world. In fact, the Chinese market is thicker than all the world markets combined. Apart from private sector research, the electrified car industry also got a boost from billions of dollars in government support since 2000.
Annual electrified car sales in China have crossed 400,000 and the government is targeting five million vehicles on its roads by 2020.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
The country has long been battling with energy shortages. With unreliable and expensive energy supply in the country, the auto industry has never been interested in electrical car projects. However, the situation seems to be switching now.
Business tycoon Mian Mansha last month said that he is attempting to bring electrified and hybrid cars into the country. Mansha’s Nishat Mills Limited – one of the largest integrated textile mills in Pakistan – and Hyundai Motor Company have recently joined mitts to assemble cars in Pakistan.
Last month, a Chinese electrical car exhibitor at the Pakistan Auto Parts Showcase (PAPS) two thousand seventeen while talking to The Express Tribune, said that electrified cars now have better chances to penetrate the Pakistan market.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
He also said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects are expected to generate enough electro-therapy in the next few years to significantly reduce energy shortages in Pakistan thus removing one of the largest hurdles in the growth of these vehicles.
Automobile sales in Pakistan have touched 283,000 units (including used imports) after a gap of over seven years. The local industry is now once again targeting 500,000 unit sales per year. Due to the announcement of the fresh auto policy 2016-21 last year, big names like Renault, Kia, Hyundai and Audi have also announced their intention to assemble vehicles in the country.
Pakistan could soon see these electrical cars on its roads – The Express Tribune
Pakistan could soon see these electrical cars on its roads
The compact vehicles can go up to a maximum of 50kmh and would need to be charged for seven hours to travel a distance of 120kms. PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/ EXPRESS
KARACHI: Pakistan could soon see electrical cars plying on its roads as the maker of Super Power motorcycles displayed two variants it intends to begin selling within the next three months.
The electrified cars are presently on display at the ’14th My Karachi-Oasis of Harmony’, a three-day exhibition that was inaugurated on Friday at the Karachi Expo Centre.
The compact vehicles can go up to a maximum of 50kmh and would need to be charged for seven hours to travel a distance of 120kms.
“Its target market is not specific. People from all age groups can drive this car,” N.J Auto Industries Marketing Executive Abdul Muqsit told The Express Tribune.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
One of the cars is a two-door variant, the price of which is Rs600,000, while the four-door variant has price a tag of Rs650,000.
“We believe the market for E-cars market will grow much swifter in the coming years so we have determined to come in this market,” he said, claiming that the vehicles boast a cost-efficient fuel mileage of Rs1 for a kilometre.
The company is presently hunting dealerships, a separate section of authorised outlets other than its motorcycle business.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
The battery of these cars is twelve volts, and can be charged in homes like an inverter (popularly known as UPS) is, said Muqsit, adding that there is no dependency on an outdoor station or dock.
The cars are being imported from China – by far the largest market for electrified cars in the world. In fact, the Chinese market is thicker than all the world markets combined. Apart from private sector research, the electrified car industry also got a boost from billions of dollars in government support since 2000.
Annual electrical car sales in China have crossed 400,000 and the government is targeting five million vehicles on its roads by 2020.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
The country has long been battling with energy shortages. With unreliable and expensive energy supply in the country, the auto industry has never been interested in electrified car projects. However, the situation seems to be switching now.
Business tycoon Mian Mansha last month said that he is attempting to bring electrical and hybrid cars into the country. Mansha’s Nishat Mills Limited – one of the largest integrated textile mills in Pakistan – and Hyundai Motor Company have recently joined palms to assemble cars in Pakistan.
Last month, a Chinese electrical car exhibitor at the Pakistan Auto Parts Showcase (PAPS) two thousand seventeen while talking to The Express Tribune, said that electrical cars now have better chances to penetrate the Pakistan market.
PHOTO: FARHAN ZAHEER/EXPRESS
He also said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects are expected to generate enough electrical play in the next few years to significantly reduce energy shortages in Pakistan thus removing one of the thickest hurdles in the growth of these vehicles.
Automobile sales in Pakistan have touched 283,000 units (including used imports) after a gap of over seven years. The local industry is now once again targeting 500,000 unit sales per year. Due to the announcement of the fresh auto policy 2016-21 last year, big names like Renault, Kia, Hyundai and Audi have also announced their intention to assemble vehicles in the country.
