Sazgar Showcase Pakistan's First Battery Operated EV Three-Wheeler

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Sazgar Engineering works Limited is a well known name in automobile industry of Pakistan. Sazgar held a Showcasing Event of its locally manufactured “EV Three Wheeler” today in Lahore; Honorable Chief Guest was Malik Amin Aslam, Advisor to Prime Minister for climate change, Government of Pakistan. the event was also attended by Higher Government Officials, Social and Business community.

Zubai Gilani, Chairman Board of Investment (BOI), Pakistan says in his tweet, “It was a pleasure to attend Event Showcasing of EV 3 Wheel organized by @SazgarAutos, a premier manufacturer of different categories of CNG 4-stroke auto-rickshaws in 🇵🇰 which has now developed an EV 3-wheeler. EVs will help to reduce air pollution & Pakistan’s fuel import bill.”

This initiative of Sazgar was not only appreciated by the Government officials but also satisfaction was shown by various segments of the society. It will generate employment opportunities for the Automobile Industry and also benefit the development of its allied industry. The local production of EV Three wheeler will help in saving precious foreign exchange which is need of the hour. It will contribute in reducing the environmental pollution and oil import bill.

These vehicles will be produced locally, including their parts by local vending industry except for the electric kits. This will help in upgrading auto parts industry, which in return will contribute to national Exchequer inform of taxes and will also generate employment opportunities.

As per available information, the cost of this 3 wheeler is 4 to 4.5 lacs and in next 2 months will be available in market for end-user.

Furthermore, there are lots of opportunities in exporting these EV Three Wheeler vehicles to various countries by which we can increase foreign exchange for the country. Sazgar is already exporting its Auto Rickshaw to different countries including Japan which is a great honor for company.


Specifications:
EcoRik Li-lon Battery Battery: 48V, 125Ah, 6kwh
Motor: 3kw
Charging Time: 5 hrs
Range with load: 170kms
Body : Rear sheet metal, rest fiber
Savings on fuel annually: Rs. 180,000
Savings on maintenance annually: Rs. 30,000