# Iran War Drives Surge in Demand for Electric Motorcycles in Pakistan
**KARACHI:** The ongoing Iran war has reportedly triggered an unusual increase in demand for **electric motorcycles in Pakistan**, as rising fuel prices encourage consumers to shift towards more economical transportation options.
Around **84 companies** are currently manufacturing or selling electric motorcycles in Pakistan, while new players continue to enter the rapidly expanding market.
Industry sources say the increase in fuel prices has significantly boosted consumer interest in electric bikes, which offer lower running and maintenance costs compared with conventional petrol-powered motorcycles.
**Lahore**, in particular, has witnessed a rapid expansion of the electric motorcycle market, with dozens of new showrooms established over the past few years.
The number of companies operating in the sector is continuing to grow, with **new electric-bike brands reportedly entering the Pakistani market every week**.
The surge in demand highlights growing consumer interest in alternative and cost-effective mobility solutions amid higher fuel prices and uncertainty in global energy markets.
