Shell ties up with K-Electric to set up charging points for electric vehicles.

Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) and K-Electric Limited (KE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Karachi and its connecting highways.

According to a statement issued on Friday, the locations selected for installation of 50KWH rapid chargers include 'Shell Defence Filling Station' on Khayaban-e-Bahria, 'Askari Filling Station' at Gulshan Town and 'Mardan Filling Station' at Gadap Town.

'Over the next 3 to 5 years, SPL and KE will explore the opportunity of additional sites and strategically expand the EV charging network,' the statement read. 'While SPL will engage in the deployment of charging station equipment, site preparation, installation and manage its operations; KE will ensure grid enhancement.'

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Taha Magrabi, General Manager Retail of Shell Pakistan Limited, stated: 'The Government of Pakistan approved the EV policy to help...