NEWS – Despite growth, India is significantly behind its electric vehicle (EV) target, with EVs forming only 7.6% of total vehicle sales in 2024 — far short of the 30% goal by 2030, according to a report released by NITI Aayog.

HIGHLIGHTS

Current EV Status in India

• EV penetration in 2024: 7.6% of total vehicle sales.
• Target by 2030: 30%.
• EV sales rise: From 50,000 units in 2016 to 20.8 lakh in 2024.
• Global comparison: India’s EV market remains behind – only about two-fifths of global penetration in 2024.

Category-wise Performance

• Strong progress: In electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
• Moderate progress: In electric buses.
• Weak progress: In electric cars.
• Negligible presence: In long-haul electric trucks.

Challenges Hindering EV Adoption

• High upfront cost.
• Range anxiety & battery life concerns.
• Inadequate charging infrastructure.
• Absence of a unified charging app.

Policy Suggestions

• Government-led bulk purchases by departments & PSUs.
• Institutional adoption to lead by example.

New Index Launched

• India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) launched by NITI Aayog.
• Assesses states/UTs across:
  • EV adoption
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Technology and innovation

Top Performers

• EV Adoption: Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh.
• Charging Infra Readiness: Karnataka, Haryana, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh.
• R&D & Innovation: Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Telangana.