In November 2023, Atlas Honda made its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market by unveiling its first electric scooter, the ‘Benly e‘, in Pakistan. Later, during a follow-up announcement, it was confirmed that the Benly e would officially hit the Pakistani market in June 2025. With the latest updates now in hand, the rollout timeline and strategy are coming into sharper focus.
Atlas Honda Confirms Electric Scooter Launch This Fiscal Year
Atlas Honda has now confirmed, for the third time, that it is launching an electric scooter specifically designed for Pakistani consumers within the current fiscal year. This announcement came in an official notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Why Now?
The timing isn’t random. The move aligns perfectly with the Pakistani government’s updated National Electric Vehicle Policy. According to Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the PM on Industries and Production, the aim is ambitious: by 2030, 30% of all new vehicles sold in the country should be electric.
Atlas Honda has been quietly laying the groundwork for this shift. In 2023, the company held a soft launch of its electric scooter ‘BENLY e’ at its Sheikhupura factory. This prototype was part of a broader initiative to test EV performance on local roads and under Pakistani weather and usage conditions.
Now, after completing quality checks and road tests, Honda is working with regulatory authorities to get the green light for commercial rollout. The company seems confident it will launch the electric scooter within this financial year.
According to environmental reports, road traffic remains one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions in the country. If even a fraction of those 26 million motorcycles switch to electric in the coming years, the environmental benefits would be huge.
International Features – BENLY E
| Specification | Benly e: I / I Pro | Benly e: II / II Pro |
| Motor Peak Output | 2.8 kW (3.8 PS) | 4.2 kW (5.7 PS) |
| Torque | 13 Nm | 15 Nm |
| Range | 87 km @ 30 km/h | 43 km @ 60 km/h |
| Battery | 2 × 48 V MPP packs | Same |
| Charging Time per Pack | ~4 hr | ~4 hr |
| Weight | ~125 kg | ~125 kg |
| Brake System | CBS + brake lock | CBS + brake lock |
| Reverse Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Top Speed | 30km/h | 60km/h |
Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on Pakistan’s evolving EV landscape and what it means for riders, roads, and the environment.