Locations of electric vehicle charging stations in Lahore revealed

2026-01-28 - 07:31

LAHORE – Authorities have announced the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at four more locations in Lahore, the capital city of Punjab province. The decision has been taken by the Lahore Traffic police. The charging stations will not only serve the traffic police’s fleet of electric vehicles but will also be available for public use. Furthermore, 45 sector in-charges and 15 circle officers will also be provided with electric vehicles as part of the city’s push towards sustainable transportation. This initiative is part of Lahore’s broader effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of electric vehicles across the city. EV Charging Stations Locations in Lahore City Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Tahir Waheed said the charging points will be set up at Defence, Jail Road, Raiwind, and Shahdara. Punjab launches Pakistan’s first Green Police Unit Earlier this month, Punjab launched the Pakistan’s first-ever Green Police Unit in a major step towards environment friendly policing across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the new unit, which features an electric patrol vehicle. During the event, the chief minister inspected the electric vehicle, even taking the wheel herself for a test drive. The vehicle, a state-of-the-art BYD electric car, will be used for patrolling Lahore’s traffic, contributing to a cleaner, greener environment. CM Maryam was briefed on the details of the Green Police Unit and the electric vehicle, which boasts an impressive range of 410 kilometers per charge. The vehicle also features advanced surveillance technology, including a modern PA system, police lights, a 360-degree camera, and speed detection tools. A key highlight of the briefing was the cost-saving potential of the electric vehicles. Currently, 103 patrol vehicles consume around 28,000 liters of fuel every month, costing approximately 7.42 million rupees. However, the introduction of electric vehicles will save up to 4,500 liters of fuel per vehicle annually, significantly reducing operational costs and ensuring zero carbon emissions.