EV Charger Price in Pakistan 2026 — 7kW, 11kW, 22kW Type 2 Buyer Guide
EV charger sales in Pakistan tripled in 2025 as BYD, MG, and Haval started shipping electric models. A wall-mounted home charger turns your existing garage into a refuelling point — 7 kW chargers cost less than two years of petrol for a typical commuter, and 11 kW or 22 kW commercial chargers monetise hotel/restaurant parking. The trick: matching the charger to your home's electrical capacity, your car's onboard AC charger, and the NEPRA-compliant protection equipment.
This guide covers EV charger prices in Pakistan for 2026, the 7 kW vs 11 kW vs 22 kW sizing, Type 1 vs Type 2 vs GB/T connector compatibility, and the matching CNC AC RCBO + breaker + SPD bundle.
1. Charger ratings — which one for your car?
| Rating | Charge speed | Best for | Pakistani installs (need 3-phase?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 kW (single-phase 16A) | 5-8 km range/hour | Overnight residential | No — single-phase 220V 16A |
| 7 kW (single-phase 32A) | 15-25 km range/hour | Daily residential commuter | No — single-phase 220V 32A |
| 11 kW (3-phase 16A) | 30-40 km/hr | Premium residential, light commercial | Yes — 3-phase 380V 16A |
| 22 kW (3-phase 32A) | 60-80 km/hr | Commercial, hotel parking, semi-fast public | Yes — 3-phase 380V 32A |
| 50+ kW DC fast | 200+ km/hr | Highway / commercial fast-charging | Industrial 3-phase, special supply |
For typical Pakistani home use with a single EV: 7 kW single-phase is the sweet spot. Full charge overnight, no expensive 3-phase service upgrade.
2. Connectors — Type 1 vs Type 2 vs GB/T
| Connector | Used by | AC max |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 (J1772) | US/Japan EVs (mostly imported used) | 7.4 kW single-phase |
| Type 2 (Mennekes) | BYD, MG, Haval, Tesla (Europe-spec), most new Pakistani EVs | 22 kW 3-phase |
| GB/T (Chinese) | BYD Pakistan, MG Pakistan (locally-assembled variants) | 11 kW |
| CCS Combo / CHAdeMO | DC fast charging only | 50-350 kW |
For 2026 Pakistani new EVs: Type 2 is the dominant standard. BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Haval H6 EV all use Type 2. Buy a Type 2 charger and you cover 90% of the market.
3. EV charger price in Pakistan 2026 — full table
| Model | Rating | Connector | Smart features | Price PKR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC 3.5 kW basic wall | 3.5 kW 1-ph | Type 2 | Plug-and-play | 45,000 |
| CNC 7 kW smart wall | 7 kW 1-ph 32A | Type 2 | WiFi + app + schedule | 85,000 |
| CNC 11 kW 3-phase wall | 11 kW 3-ph 16A | Type 2 | WiFi + load balancing | 165,000 |
| CNC 22 kW commercial | 22 kW 3-ph 32A | Type 2 | RFID + billing | 295,000 |
| Generic 7 kW (Daraz) | 7 kW 1-ph | Type 2 | Plug-and-play | 55,000-75,000 |
| Tesla Wall Connector (imported) | 11 kW 3-ph | Type 2 / NACS | WiFi + Tesla integration | 185,000 |
| Schneider EVlink Wallbox | 7-22 kW | Type 2 | WiFi + scheduling | 185,000-385,000 |
4. Matching the charger to your home electrical capacity
- Check your existing main DB capacity (typically 60A or 100A residential).
- Calculate your existing peak load (AC + appliances simultaneously running).
- Required headroom for charger: 7 kW = 32A continuous; 11 kW = 48A 3-phase; 22 kW = 96A 3-phase.
- If existing main + peak load + charger amperage exceeds main DB rating, you need a service upgrade or charger demand-limiting (which throttles the charger when other loads are high).
Worked example: typical Lahore 5-bedroom home
Existing main: 60A single-phase. Peak load (2 AC + fridge + lights + geyser) ~50A. Adding 7 kW charger: another 32A. Total: 82A — exceeds 60A main. Solutions: (a) upgrade to 100A single-phase service; (b) install demand-limiting smart charger that throttles to 5 kW when other loads run; (c) charger schedule to overnight off-peak only.
5. AC protection bundle (NEPRA + Pakistani electrical code)
Per circuit feeding the EV charger:
- Dedicated MCB on the home DB box, sized 1.25× charger rated current. For 7 kW: CNC YCB7 1P 40A C-curve PKR 580.
- Type A or Type B RCBO 30 mA on the charger circuit. Type B preferred for fully NEPRA-compliant smart installs. CNC YCB10 Type A 40A PKR 4,800 or Type B 40A PKR 11,500.
- AC SPD at the home main DB: CNC YCS6-T2-1P 1-phase from PKR 2,500 (or 3-phase variants for 11/22 kW chargers).
- Cable: 6 mm² copper for 7 kW, 10 mm² for 11 kW, 16 mm² for 22 kW.
6. Solar-integrated charging
If you have rooftop solar, a smart charger can prioritise excess solar over grid. CNC 7 kW smart and 11 kW models support this via app: set "Solar-only" mode and the charger throttles to match your inverter's excess PV power (currently exported). This gives you "free" charging when sun is out, while still supporting overnight charging from grid (off-peak tariff).
7. FAQ
Cheapest EV charger in Pakistan 2026?
CNC 3.5 kW wall charger at PKR 45,000 — Type 2 connector, 5-8 km/hr range. Suitable for very-low-mileage users (under 30 km/day).
How long to fully charge a BYD Atto 3 at 7 kW?
BYD Atto 3 has 60 kWh battery, onboard AC charger 7 kW. From 20% to 100% takes about 8 hours. From 0% to 100% takes about 9.5 hours. Perfect for overnight charging.
Do I need a 3-phase service for 11 kW or 22 kW chargers?
Yes — 11 kW and 22 kW require 3-phase 380V supply. If your home is single-phase, you'll need DISCO to upgrade to 3-phase (typical timeline 3-8 weeks).
Will an EV charger work during load-shedding?
Only if your home has battery backup or solar/hybrid inverter with appropriate capacity. A 7 kW charger draws 7 kW continuously — your inverter + battery must support this load.
Are CNC EV chargers PSQCA-approved?
Yes — PSQCA mark, IEC 61851-1 charger standard, IEC 62196 connector standard. 5-year warranty in Pakistan.
8. Related guides
- Type A / Type B RCBO for EV circuits
- AC SPD Buying Guide
- AC Breaker for EV circuits
- Home Assistant EV charging automations
9. Need help selecting an EV charger + protection bundle?
Tell us your EV model + daily km on WhatsApp +92 326 1111 376 and we'll quote the charger + matching CNC RCBO + breaker + SPD bundle. Free Pakistan delivery on orders over PKR 50,000.