The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association says nearly ninety percent of electric bikes sold in the country still run on old style lead acid batteries that are falsely marketed as graphene.
The body has urged the government to stop letting public money support outdated technology and to focus incentives on safer and longer lasting options.
Most E-bikes fake graphene batteries in Pakistan
PAMA Director General Abdul Waheed Khan said buyers already pay a premium for electric two wheelers despite subsidies.
He added that over ninety percent of models carry lead acid batteries coated with a thin graphene layer, which is a deceptive and ineffective change.
According to him, repeated failures will push customers away from electric mobility.
He also noted that local warranties rarely exceed twenty four months, while modern lithium ion packs often come with five year coverage or more.
New program backs advanced battery tech instead of fake graphene batteries
Meanwhile, the federal government has launched the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification Program for 2025 to 2030.
It is designed as a revenue neutral scheme funded by a three percent levy on petrol and diesel vehicles.
The program sets aside one hundred twenty two billion rupees in subsidies, but only for vehicles that use lithium ion.
The policy rewards cleaner, longer lasting batteries and intends to move public funds away from outdated lead acid units.
Clear standards and data transparency needed
Finally, PAMA says global best practice favours lithium ion because it lasts longer, charges faster, and carries more energy for the same weight.
The association also alleged that some players are manipulating production and sales data to mislead investors and policymakers.
Therefore, it called for strict truth in advertising rules, minimum warranty standards, independent audits, and clear labelling of battery type.
Without firm action against misleading claims, PAMA warns that Pakistan’s electric vehicle shift could lose both credibility and momentum.
