What Is the Cheapest Time of Day to Charge an Electric Scooter?
Want the lowest charging cost? Here's the cheapest time of day to charge an electric scooter, how off-peak tariffs work, what a full charge costs, and why overnight charging is best for both your bill and the battery.
The cheapest time to charge an electric scooter is overnight, during off-peak hours. A full Evee charge only costs around PKR 100–150 of electricity, and charging off-peak is both kinder to the battery and cheaper on time-of-use tariffs. Overnight charging also means the scooter is full and ready by morning.
When are off-peak electricity hours in Pakistan?
Off-peak hours are usually late at night, but the exact window depends on your electricity provider and tariff. Peak-hour surcharges typically apply in the evening, so charging after that period — or overnight — falls in the cheaper band. Check your own bill or meter type to confirm the off-peak timing in your area.
Does the time of day actually change the cost?
Only if you are on a time-of-use (peak/off-peak) tariff. On a flat tariff, a unit of electricity costs the same around the clock, so timing won't change the bill — though overnight charging is still the most convenient. On a time-of-use meter, shifting charging to off-peak hours is a genuine, easy saving.
How much does a full charge cost?
A full charge costs roughly PKR 100–150 of electricity for up to 110 km of range, which works out to about PKR 1–1.5 per km — a fraction of petrol. A graphene Evee charges in about 7–8 hours and a lithium Evee in 4–5 hours, so one off-peak overnight window easily covers a full charge.
Is overnight charging safe?
Yes. Using the genuine charger in a dry, ventilated spot, overnight charging is safe — the battery management system stops the charge when the pack is full. Unplugging once it reaches 100% is good practice, but the BMS protects the battery against overcharging in the meantime.
Does off-peak charging help the battery?
A little — charging during the cooler night hours is gentler on the battery than charging in peak afternoon heat, which matters in a Pakistani summer. Combined with using the correct charger and not running the pack flat, off-peak overnight charging is the healthiest routine. Compare charge times across models on the models page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the cheapest time to charge an electric scooter?
Overnight, in off-peak hours. On a time-of-use tariff that is the cheapest electricity, and the cooler temperature is gentler on the battery.
How much does it cost to charge an electric scooter?
Roughly PKR 100–150 of electricity for a full charge — about PKR 1–1.5 per km, far cheaper than petrol.
Does charging at night save money?
On a time-of-use tariff, yes — off-peak units are cheaper. On a flat tariff the cost is the same, but overnight charging is still the most convenient.
How long does a full charge take?
About 7–8 hours for a graphene Evee and 4–5 hours for a lithium model — comfortably done in one overnight session.
Is it safe to leave an electric scooter charging overnight?
Yes, with the genuine charger in a dry spot — the BMS cuts off at full. Unplugging once full is good practice.