CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme vs PAVE: What's the Difference?
The PAVE e-bike scheme (Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification, run federally at pave.gov.pk) and the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme launched around the same time in 2026, which is why students across Punjab keep asking whether they're the same programme. They aren't. The PAVE e-bike scheme for Punjab students runs alongside the provincial one, not instead of it, and each has its own rules. Here's how they compare.
| CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme | PAVE (PM's E-Bike & Rickshaw Scheme) | |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Government of the Punjab (provincial) | Federal Government of Pakistan |
| Coverage | Punjab only | Nationwide, all provinces |
| Who it's for | Students (with separate tracks for teachers and, eventually, government employees) | General public applicants nationwide |
| Subsidy | Rs 90,000 (bike priced at Rs 199,000, reduced to Rs 109,000) | Rs 80,000 per e-bike |
| Down payment / financing | Zero down payment, ~36-month interest-free installments via Bank of Punjab | Subsidy paid directly into the applicant's bank account; separate bank leasing/installment options |
| Total programme budget | Part of Punjab's provincial budget for this initiative | Rs 9 billion for the current fiscal year, out of a planned Rs 100 billion over five years |
| Official portal | bikes.punjab.gov.pk | pave.gov.pk |
| Selection method | Computerised random ballot (demand exceeds supply) | First-come, first-served for its current phase |
Can I apply for both?
They are entirely separate application systems run by different governments, so there's no rule against applying to both if you meet each one's eligibility criteria — but each has its own portal, its own documents, and its own selection process. Applying to one does not affect your eligibility for the other.
Which one should I apply for?
If you're a Punjab-based student, the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme at bikes.punjab.gov.pk is specifically built for you and generally offers a larger effective subsidy. PAVE at pave.gov.pk is open to the wider public nationwide and uses first-come-first-served rather than a ballot, which may suit applicants outside Punjab or outside the student category.
Is the PAVE e-bike scheme available in Punjab?
Yes — the PAVE e-bike scheme 2026 is a federal programme, so it's open to applicants across every province, including Punjab. It runs completely separately from the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme through its own portal, pave.gov.pk, so a Punjab student can be eligible for both at the same time.
Figures for PAVE are drawn from public reporting as of September 2026 and may change as its later phases roll out. Always confirm current numbers directly on pave.gov.pk or bikes.punjab.gov.pk before relying on them.
For the full breakdown of the Punjab scheme, see our main guide, the government employees track, or the teachers' scheme.
Last reviewed: 26 September 2026