Pakistan’s first lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant is expected to become operational in Karachi in the coming months, as the National Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Policy for 2026–31 moves closer to formal approval. According to a report by Dawn News.
The facility, being developed by EV Technologies in the Korangi Industrial Area, will initially produce lithium batteries for electric bikes, e-scooters, and electric vehicles, according to stakeholders.
CEO of EV Technologies Huma Khattak said the plant has already been ordered and is expected to begin production within 2–3 months, aligning with the anticipated rollout of the policy framework. She said the initial production capacity is 4 megawatts, sufficient to supply batteries for around 2,000 e-bikes and e-scooters per month, adding that rising solar adoption and EV demand are driving the need for local battery manufacturing.
Chairing a stakeholder meeting on Saturday, Engineering Development Board (EDB) Chief Executive Hammad Mansoor said the policy has been forwarded to the Ministry of Industries and Production and will subsequently be placed before the National Tariff Board to consider reductions in duties on imported components used in lithium battery assembly and manufacturing.
He added that after tariff approval, the policy will be submitted to the prime minister and cabinet for final approval, followed by inclusion in the Budget 2026–27 by the finance ministry.
Mansoor said the objective is to develop a domestic battery manufacturing base and reduce reliance on imported completely built-up (CBU) batteries, noting that energy storage will play a critical role in both electric mobility and solar power systems.
Currently, lithium-ion batteries are imported for use in electric vehicles and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, including installations in sensitive facilities such as banks.
The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has assured the Engineering Development Board that the upcoming facility will support domestic demand as Pakistan’s shift toward solar energy and electric mobility accelerates, increasing the need for localized energy storage solutions.
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