Long motorway trips are where most new EV owners in Pakistan get nervous. Chargers on the M-1, M-2, M-4, M-5 and M-9 are mostly at service areas, and some stretches have long gaps. This guide uses ChargeNest's own station data, current as of November 2026, to show where the motorway chargers are, how far apart they are, and how to plan a calm trip.
Important: Our listings come from the community and from operators. Always open the station page to check the last verified time and recent check-ins before you depend on a charger.
How to read the distances
The gaps below are straight-line distances between the map locations of the chargers, so treat them as a rough guide. The real road distance is usually a bit longer. Use the route planner for road distances on your actual route.
Why direction matters
Most motorway service areas in Pakistan come in pairs, one on each side of the road, and you usually cannot cross from one side to the other. If a charger is listed as northbound only, drivers heading south cannot easily reach it.
M-2: Islamabad – Lahore
The M-2 has the best charger coverage of any motorway in our data, including three 240 kW units.
| Stop (Islamabad to Lahore) | Side | Max power | Gap from previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakri (CNG Station) | Northbound | 240 kW, 24h | ~47 km from Islamabad |
| Kallar Kahar Service Area | Southbound | 240 kW, 24h | ~60 km |
| Bhera Service Area + 2 nearby listings | Not specified | 120 kW | ~62 km |
| Sial Service Area | Northbound | 240 kW, 24h | ~58 km |
| Pindi Bhattian (Shalimar Petroleum) | Not specified | 150 kW | ~17 km |
| PSO Magic River, near Lahore | Not specified | 60 kW (×2), 24h | ~100 km |
Going south (Islamabad to Lahore): the first charger on your side is Kallar Kahar, about 105 km from Islamabad in a straight line. Next comes Bhera. After Bhera, the next options are Pindi Bhattian (about 70 km) and then Magic River near Lahore (about 100 km further).
Going north (Lahore to Islamabad): you can stop at Magic River, Pindi Bhattian, Sial and Bhera. After Bhera, the next northbound charger is Chakri, roughly 97 km away. This stretch includes the long Salt Range climb near Kallar Kahar, which uses more battery than flat road. Leave Bhera with a healthy charge.
There is also a slow 7 kW AC point at Malik Petroleum, about 11 km off the Balkasar interchange. Treat it as an emergency option only.
M-1: Islamabad – Peshawar
| Stop (Islamabad to Peshawar) | Side | Max power | Gap from previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakla (Attock Fuel Station) | Two listings, one northbound | 120 kW | ~20 km from Islamabad |
| Harro Rest Area | Both sides | 120 kW, 24h | ~30 km |
| Rashakai Service Area | "South" side only | 50 kW | ~59 km |
| PSO Gas Centre 2, Peshawar Ring Road | City | 120 kW, 24h | ~42 km |
Harro has listings on both sides, which makes it the easiest stop on this route. Rashakai is listed on one side only, so check which direction it serves before you count on it.
M-4: Pindi Bhattian – Faisalabad – Multan
| Stop | Side | Max power | Gap from previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lyallpur Galleria, Faisalabad | In the city | 50 kW | ~56 km from Pindi Bhattian |
| Painsra Service Area | Both sides | 120 kW | ~25 km |
| Abdul Hakeem – M3 Toll Plaza | Not specified | 120 kW | ~110 km |
| PSO Multan | City | 120 kW, 24h | ~74 km |
There is also a 7 kW AC point at a hotel outside the Gojra toll plaza, but it is too slow to rely on. Abdul Hakeem is listed at about Rs 200 per kWh, which is well above most other stations, so check the current price.
M-3 note: if you drive Lahore to Abdul Hakeem on the M-3, our map shows no chargers along the way. That is a stretch of roughly 240 km in a straight line. Most drivers will need to start from Lahore with a full battery.
M-5: Multan – Sukkur
| Stop | Side | Max power | Gap from previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multan Service Area | Both sides | 60 kW | ~22 km from Multan |
| Zahir Pir Filling Station | Both sides | 60 kW, 24h | ~140 km |
| PSO Bedal, Sukkur (N-5) | City | 60 kW | ~220 km |
This is the biggest gap on our motorway map. From Zahir Pir to Sukkur is roughly 220 km in a straight line. On top of that, the Sukkur listing is currently marked as temporarily out of service. Charge fully at Zahir Pir, drive at a steady speed, and check the Sukkur page before you leave Multan.
M-9: Karachi – Hyderabad
| Stop (Karachi to Hyderabad) | Max power | Gap from previous |
|---|---|---|
| Bilal Petroleum, near Karachi Toll Plaza | 150 kW | ~25 km from Karachi centre |
| ABB / Shell, Karachi Toll Plaza | 50 kW, 24h | Same area |
| Nooriabad (Ali Baba CNG and Al-Madina CNG) | 120 kW and 50 kW | ~63 km |
| PSO Hyderabad Bypass | 60 kW | ~60 km |
Most EVs can cover the short M-9 without stopping, and Nooriabad is a handy halfway backup.
How to plan a motorway trip
- Know your real highway range. At 100–120 km/h, an EV uses noticeably more energy than in the city. Expect less range than the brochure figure.
- Plan with the route planner. Enter your car and your starting charge, then check that each planned stop is on your side of the road.
- Arrive with a buffer. Aim to reach each charger with at least 15–20% left. If that charger is busy or out of order, you can still reach the next one.
- Check every station page before you leave. Look at the last verified time, the side of the road and recent check-ins.
- Charge to about 80% at most stops. Charging slows down near full. Go higher only before the long gaps, such as Bhera to Chakri heading north or Zahir Pir to Sukkur.
- Slow down if you are tight. Dropping from 120 to 100 km/h can stretch your range a lot.
You can see every listing on the map. If you spot a motorway charger we are missing, please submit a station.
FAQ
Can I drive an EV from Islamabad to Lahore on the M-2?
Yes. Our data shows chargers at Chakri, Kallar Kahar, Bhera, Sial, Pindi Bhattian and near Lahore. Some are on one side only, so check that each stop is on your direction of travel.
Which motorway has the biggest charging gap?
On our map it is the M-5, with roughly 220 km between Zahir Pir and Sukkur. The M-3 from Lahore to Abdul Hakeem has no listed chargers at all.
Are motorway chargers on both sides of the road?
Not always. Harro (M-1), Painsra (M-4), Multan Service Area and Zahir Pir (M-5) are listed on both sides. Chakri and Sial on the M-2 are northbound only, and Kallar Kahar is southbound only.
Are motorway chargers open 24 hours?
Several are marked as 24 hours, including Chakri, Kallar Kahar, Sial, Harro and Zahir Pir. Hours can change, so confirm on the station page before a night drive.