ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Authorities in the federal capital Islamabad have massively enhanced vehicle transfer fees for cars, motorcycles, and Electric Vehicles (EVs), effective Monday (April 14, 2025).
It is for the first time in the country that the transfer fee has also been imposed on electric vehicles.
The transfer fees have recorded a sharp surge by as much as 300 percent to 1100 percent.
According to details, the fee for transferring a 1000cc car has risen by Rs1,200 to Rs2,750.
For cars above 1000cc, the fee is now Rs5,500, up from Rs2,000.
Fee for cars above 1800cc has been increased from Rs3,000 to Rs11,000.
Transfer fee also imposed on EVs
For the first time, a transfer fee also has been imposed on electric vehicles.
EVs with a capacity of up to 50 kilowatts will incur a fee of Rs2,500, while those between 50 kW and 100 kW will be charged Rs5,500. EVs exceeding 100 kW will have to pay Rs10,000 as transfer fee.
Similarly, motorbike transfer fees have also recorded an increase.
The fee for bikes up to 200cc is now Rs550, up by Rs150.
Bikes between 200cc and 400cc will be charged Rs1,000, while those above 400cc will have to pay Rs1,500 fee.
All vehicle transfer fees have to be deposited into the designated account of the Ministry of Finance.
Notably, the prices of cars in the country has been steadily rising for several years, creating difficulties for the middle-class looking to purchase a vehicle within their budget.
But according to Indus Motors Company, multiple factors are contributing to the rising car prices in Pakistan.
It said the government taxes are the primary contributor to the expensive cars.
