LAHORE, November 8, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated what the provincial government describes as Pakistan’s first fully electric road sweeper truck, introducing battery-powered cleaning technology to improve road maintenance and reduce pollution in Lahore.
The electric mechanical sweeper will be deployed on the Lahore Ring Road, where it will perform road cleaning and washing operations as part of the provincial government’s efforts to modernise municipal services.
During the inauguration, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inspected the vehicle and observed its cleaning operations.
According to the project briefing, the electric sweeper is equipped with mechanical cleaning technology capable of removing dust, dirt and debris from road surfaces.
The vehicle can also absorb and remove water from roads, allowing it to support washing and cleaning activities.
Electric sweeper offers 70km range per charge
The newly introduced electric road sweeper has a claimed operating range of up to 70 kilometres on a single charge.
Unlike conventional diesel-powered cleaning trucks, the vehicle operates entirely on electricity and produces no tailpipe emissions during operation.
Authorities expect the electric sweeper to help reduce dust and noise pollution while improving the efficiency of road-cleaning services.
The vehicle is also expected to lower fuel expenditure and potentially reduce maintenance costs compared with conventional diesel-powered municipal equipment.
However, actual operating range and cost savings will depend on working conditions, charging requirements and maintenance needs.
Punjab expands electric vehicle use in public services
The introduction of the electric sweeper reflects Punjab’s broader efforts to incorporate electric vehicles into government operations and public services.
The provincial government has been pursuing initiatives aimed at modernising transport and municipal infrastructure while reducing dependence on conventional fuel-powered vehicles.
The deployment of electric cleaning equipment on the Lahore Ring Road marks another step towards using battery-powered technology in routine urban maintenance.
The new vehicle is expected to support road-cleaning operations while providing authorities with an opportunity to assess the performance and operational costs of electric municipal machinery.
Officials have not disclosed the vehicle’s purchase price, battery capacity, charging time or whether additional electric sweepers will be introduced in other parts of Punjab.