The Facts You Should Know About Pakistan's First Local Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles are the way of the future, but their high cost and lack of availability in Pakistan have prevented their widespread adoption. With the launch of the Nur-E 75, Pakistan's first electric vehicle, that is about to change.

The electrical hatchback was created by the DICE foundation, a Pakistani-run Organization with US headquarters, and it seeks to compete in a market dominated by subcompact vehicles like the Suzuki Alto. The prototype for Nur-E was formally exhibited on August 14 at Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi at about 4 o'clock. The business Jaxari, whose name was inspired by the Muslim scientist Ismail-al-Jazari, will sell Nur-E.

Its design is influenced by the Honda E and N-One, with the front resembling the two hatchbacks remarkably. The result is a sleek, retro-inspired style with rounded headlamps and a blocky front. However, the prototype's rear appears plain and uninspiring in contrast to the front, and some parts appeared to be out of place during assembly. As we move inside, we see that the panel is neatly styled but appears dated, as if it were salvaged from a 2007-era vehicle. The black plastic on the dashboard and door sides appears to be of inferior quality, and the white AC vents don't appear to be adjustable.

Range and Strength

The hatchback's single electric motor will have 107 HP and 200 Nm of torque, and it will be capable of a top speed of 127 km/h. It will have a 35 KWhr battery, which the manufacturer claims will give it a 200KM range with the air conditioning on. Remember that the range may change based on your driving pace and whether you use the air conditioning or not.It will require about 7-8 hours to fully charge using a standard charger and roughly 2 hours using a faster DC charger.

Cost and accessibility

Dr. Khurshid Qureshi, the founder and chairman of the DICE foundation, claims that the Nur-E 75 will be less expensive in Pakistan than vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Honda e, which are priced between $35,000 and $45,000 outside. Another official responded that it won't be offered for less than Rs. 2 million when questioned about price projections. Given these remarks, it might cost between Rs. 3 and 4 million, but since the price hasn't been officially announced, you should take this information with a grain of salt. According to Dr. Khurshid, commercial production will begin in the fourth quarter of 2024, with about 60% of its parts being produced locally. The chairman of the foundation predicts that in the upcoming years, the localization of its components will reach 80%.