Shell, KE to set up EV charging stations
Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) and K-Electric have signed a deal to determine the possibility of setting up Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations in Pakistan.
The bid will result in promoting the use of Electric Vehicles in the country.
Both companies will set up the first three Electric-Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations across Karachi and highways connecting to it.
They have also identified the locations to install 50 KWH Rapid chargers. They included the Shell Defence Filling-Station on Khayaban-e-Bahria, Askari Filling Station at Gulshan Town, and Mardan Filling Station at Gadap Town.
However, they will also further explore the possibility of expanding the EV charging network strategically during the next 3 to 5 years. The K. E will develop grid enhancement, whereas Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) will develop charging station equipment. It will also prepare the site, install, and deal with its operations.
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The government has recently approved an electrical vehicle policy unveiling several incentives to boost electric vehicles in Pakistan. Shell and KE are backing Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision to enhance the share of green energy to 60 percent by 2030.
Two companies had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard.
Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Taha Magrabi, General Manager Retail of Shell Pakistan Limited addressed the signing ceremony and said around 1 billion cars were plying on the roads in the world.
Therefore, he added that the transport sector had a major role in cutting emissions. Taha further said that the government announced the EV policy to help support efforts to address climate change. He maintained that it would provide the people with affordable means of transport.
Naz Khan K-Electric’s Chief Strategy Officer said the world was switching towards a cleaner mode of transportation. He added that KE was backing efforts to add infrastructure to introduce electric vehicles across Pakistan and Karachi. Moreover, Khan added that Shell and KE were going to facilitate customers to use electric vehicles.
