KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended tax and registration incentives for non-commercial electric vehicles (EVs) for another two years, keeping the relief package in place until May 29, 2028.
The decision was approved at a Sindh Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi. The measures are aimed at encouraging cleaner and more sustainable transport while supporting the adoption of electric mobility in the province.
EV registration fee kept at Rs1,000
Under the approved package, the registration fee for electric vehicles will remain at Rs1,000. The annual motor vehicle tax for non-commercial electric vehicles will continue at Rs500.
For electric motorcycles, the government has retained a one-time lifetime motor vehicle tax of Rs500.
The incentives will apply retrospectively from May 30, 2026, through May 29, 2028, according to the cabinet decision.
Luxury tax and late registration charges
The cabinet also approved a Rs5,000 luxury tax for electric vehicles equivalent to an engine capacity of 2,000cc or above.
A Rs1,000 penalty will apply to late registration of an electric vehicle.
The recommendations were submitted by the Sindh Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department and were approved by the provincial cabinet.
Government links EV adoption to cleaner transport
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the continuation of incentives was part of the provincial government’s strategy to promote environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation.
He said greater use of electric vehicles could help reduce reliance on imported fuel and contribute to lower carbon emissions and urban air pollution.
The chief minister also said maintaining tax incentives could encourage wider adoption of electric mobility and support investment in the sector.
The Sindh government will continue the tax and registration relief measures through May 2028 as part of its efforts to promote cleaner transportation across the province.