The Pakistan EV Expo started yesterday at the Expo Center in Lahore and runs through May 17th. EVs, scooters, bikes, and charging infrastructure, plenty of companies showed up to pitch their tech for Pakistan’s electric future.
Our team visited the event, and the most interesting thing we saw was a modified CD70, which was a PHEV, yes, it was a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (technically).
The PHEV CD70 Kit
A company called PakEVO had a booth showing conversions for standard 70cc motorcycles. Their pitch was to turn your existing CD70 or any 70cc into a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
How Does it Work?
The company’s CEO told us that they install an electric motor alongside the existing petrol engine in the rear wheel:
To store the charge, a lithium-ion battery is installed under the back seat, on the rear passenger side.
When fully charged, the motor gives you 40 km of pure electric range.
For charging, the battery charges in two ways, the CEO told us.
Run the engine continuously for 2.5 hours, and you add about 20 km of range. He said the alternator in the engine feeds power to the battery while you ride.
Or plug it into the wall like a regular EV bike; it takes 4 to 6 hours to fully charge.
Battery Capacity, Warranty, and Pricing
The battery is 0.96 kWh, with a 4-year warranty and rated for 2,500 cycles. That means if you drain the battery from 100% to 0% daily, it should last at least 3-4 years.
We later asked them about the success of this project. On that, the CEO told us that PakEVO has completed 5 conversions so far, all of which are running on the road. Four more are in the pipeline.
For the pricing, Rs 110,000 for the kit installed on your bike.
The Numbers Make Sense
If we do the math, 0.96 kWh is roughly 1.5 units of electricity for a full charge after accounting for energy losses. At current rates, that’s about Rs 75 for 40 km of range.
Rs 75 for 40 km works out to Rs 1.87 per kilometer.
Compare that to a regular CD70 running on petrol at Rs 8 per km.
You’re looking at 70% savings on running costs, or Rs 9,180 per month savings if your running is 1,500 km.
That’s a great saving number!
What We Liked (and Didn’t)
The tech itself is solid. The battery placement under the seat keeps it away from engine heat, which is smart. No overheating issues to worry about.
The finish, though? Not great.
The rear-seat modifications to accommodate the battery looked rough around the edges. And they were using an aftermarket handlebar lock to secure the battery compartment.
Everything else checked out fine. It’s a practical solution if you can live with some cosmetic compromises.
Here’s the quick table for glancing through:
| Feature | Details |
| Conversion Cost | Rs. 110,000 (kit + installation) |
| Electric Range | 40 km per full charge |
| Charging Time | 4-6 hours (plug-in) / 2.5 hours engine running adds 20 km |
| Battery | 0.96 kWh lithium-ion, under seat |
| Warranty | 4 years / 2,500 cycles |
| Running Cost | Rs. 1.87/km (vs Rs. 8/km on petrol) |
| Savings | Rs 9,180 per month savings if your running is 1,500 km. |
| Projects Done (Company Claim) | 5 completed, 4 pending |
| Event | Pakistan EV Expo, May 15-17, Expo Center Lahore |
Want One?
PakEVO told us that they are taking orders in Lahore city for now and gave us the contact number for anyone interested: 0321-5173027.
Moreover, the Expo runs until May 17th at Lahore Expo Center if you want to see it yourself.
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