Is There an Electric Mehran in Pakistan? What's Actually Available in 2026

Type "EV Mehran" into Google and you get a confusing mix of results: a scooter, a few YouTube videos of converted cars, and old news about Suzuki. The short answer is that Pak Suzuki never built an electric Mehran. Production of the car ended in 2019, after roughly half a million units were sold over three decades.

So when people in Pakistan talk about an "EV Mehran", they usually mean one of three things. Here is what each one is, what it costs, and whether it makes sense.

1. The YJ Future Mehran (an electric scooter)

The only new vehicle on sale with "Mehran" in its name is the YJ Future Mehran, and it is a two-wheeler. It costs around Rs. 1,55,000, has a 600W motor and a 1.2 kWh graphene battery, and claims 70 km on a charge. It is a basic city scooter, not a car replacement.

If a scooter fits your needs, see the full specs on our YJ Future Mehran page.

2. A converted Suzuki Mehran

This is what most people are really curious about. Because the Mehran is light and mechanically simple, it is one of the most common cars that workshops convert to electric. The petrol engine comes out, an electric motor is connected to the gearbox, and a battery pack goes in.

The costs vary a lot depending on the battery. In 2023, PakWheels featured a Mehran owner who used a battery pack from a Toyota Prius. His total bill was over Rs. 10 lakh, most of it for the batteries. The car managed about 55 km per charge and used 2 to 3 units of electricity to fill up.

A 2025 report by Loksujag described a different build: a 2002 Mehran converted by the head of the National Institute of Electronics in Islamabad, using a 72V motor and a 180Ah lithium battery. He put the cost of a conversion at around Rs. 7 lakh. Other people in the same report said most converted cars in Pakistan get less than 150 km of range, reach about 50 km/h, and run without air conditioning.

Two things to know before you convert:

• Registration is unclear. According to the same 2025 report, no converted car had yet been submitted for registration with the Islamabad Excise Department, and a formal framework for conversions was still being worked out. Check with your provincial Excise office before spending money.

• Workshop quality matters. A badly wired battery is a fire risk. Ask for a proper battery management system (BMS), and prefer lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, which handle heat better.

3. A new small electric car

If what you want is "a cheap, simple car that runs on electricity", the closest thing to a modern Mehran is the new wave of small electric quadricycles. The Alektra Metro, for example, reached showrooms in late 2025 at a starting price of about Rs. 10.45 lakh. It seats four, has air conditioning, and claims 80 to 180 km depending on the battery. It is smaller than a Suzuki Alto, so think of it as a city runabout.

Prices in this segment are moving quickly, so check the latest figure with the dealer before you plan your budget.

Which one should you pick?

For most families, a converted Mehran is the riskiest option. You spend close to the price of a new small EV, you get no company warranty, and registration is still a grey area. A conversion makes more sense if you already own a Mehran in good condition, drive short distances, and can find a workshop with a track record you can check.

If you only need to move one or two people around town, an electric scooter or bike will cost a fraction of either car option. Our price list shows every model currently on sale, sorted by budget, and our guide to charging costs at LESCO rates shows what it costs to run one.

The bottom line

There is no factory-made electric Mehran, and Suzuki has not announced one. What you can buy today is a scooter that borrowed the name, a converted car with real trade-offs, or a new small EV that costs about the same as a conversion. Know which one you are looking at before you talk to a seller.

Prices and details are from public reports and dealer listings as of October 2026 and may change.