The federal government plans to establish an Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Testing Laboratory in collaboration with the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) to strengthen local testing capabilities and improve battery safety.

The proposed facility will test the quality, performance, durability, and safety of batteries used in electric vehicles. It will also help identify technical defects, verify compliance with battery standards, and improve consumer confidence in EV technology.

PCSIR to Develop Local Battery Testing Facilities

Under the proposed collaboration, PCSIR will contribute its scientific research and testing expertise to establish domestic facilities for evaluating EV batteries.

The laboratory will help develop technical testing standards for Pakistan’s growing electric vehicle industry and reduce reliance on foreign testing facilities.

The initiative comes as the government implements its Auto Policy 2026-31, which focuses on electric vehicle adoption, local manufacturing, vehicle safety, and affordability.

The policy targets $6 billion in automobile and auto parts exports over five years. It also aims to increase electric vehicles’ share of new vehicle sales to 30 percent by 2030.

Government Plans Wider EV Industry Development

The proposed laboratory is part of broader government efforts to develop Pakistan’s electric vehicle ecosystem, encourage research and development, and reduce dependence on imported technologies.

The government is also considering incentives for EV buyers, improved financing options, and expansion of charging infrastructure under the new automotive policy.