Pak Star Automobile (Pvt.) Ltd has revised the retail prices of its Metro e-vehicle lineup upward, pointing to a sustained increase in operational costs that has made it difficult for the company to maintain existing price points. The announcement was made through an official notification issued on April 3, 2026, with the revised pricing taking effect immediately across all models in the Metro electric vehicle range.
According to the company, the primary drivers behind the price revision are higher sea freight charges and increased logistics costs incurred along the supply chain, from the Karachi seaport to the manufacturing facility and further onward to dealerships across the country. These expenses have compounded significantly over the past month, stretching the company’s cost structure to a point where absorbing the additional burden was no longer a viable option. The sharp rise in petroleum product prices has also played a central role in pushing up transportation and distribution expenses, creating a ripple effect across the entire supply and delivery chain.
As a result of these cumulative pressures, Pak Star Automobile has increased the prices of all Metro e-vehicle models by Rs. 5,000. The revised pricing applies to all orders placed from April 3 onwards, and dealers have been instructed to ensure that payments for pending and new orders include the additional amount over previously published retail prices. The move reflects the broader inflationary environment affecting Pakistan’s automotive sector, where logistics-heavy supply chains remain particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in fuel costs and import-related expenses.
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