KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has approved a package of tax and registration incentives for electric vehicles as part of efforts to promote environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation in the province.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House. Shah reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to promoting cleaner and more sustainable transport.
Shah said greater use of electric vehicles would help reduce reliance on imported fuel, while continued tax incentives would encourage residents to switch to electric vehicles.
According to the chief minister’s spokesperson, the cabinet approved a two-year extension of tax and registration incentives for non-commercial electric vehicles. The incentives will remain in effect until May 29, 2028.
Under the package, the registration fee for electric vehicles will remain at Rs1,000. The annual motor vehicle tax for non-commercial electric vehicles will remain at Rs500.
Electric motorcycles will be subject to a one-time lifetime motor vehicle tax of Rs500. Electric vehicles with an equivalent engine capacity of 2,000 cc or above will be charged a luxury tax of Rs5,000.
The cabinet also approved a Rs1,000 penalty for late registration of an electric vehicle.
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The incentives will apply from May 30, 2026, through May 29, 2028.
