Samenvatting

"Pakistan’s National Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) envisions a cleaner mobility future, yet gender considerations remain peripheral to its implementation. This paper investigates the financial, cultural, and infrastructural barriers limiting women’s participation in the country’s EV ecosystem. Drawing on global literature (Spurlock et al., 2019; Mukherjee & Ryan, 2020) and a mixed-methods study conducted between January and April 2025, the research integrates survey data (n≈500) and semi-structured interviews with financial institutions, EV manufacturers, and logistics firms. Findings reveal that high interest rates, limited collateral, and low financial literacy restrict women’s access to EV ownership and employment opportunities, while poor lighting, safety risks, and male-centric design discourage adoption. Comparative insights from India, Taiwan, and the Nordic region demonstrate how gender- sensitive finance, design, and training can accelerate equitable transition. The study proposes a gender-inclusive framework linking finance, infrastructure, and workforce participation, arguing that inclusion is not only an ethical imperative but also a catalyst for sustainable market growth in Pakistan’s
clean-mobility transition."