Today is World EV Day
The demand for electric vehicles is continuously increasing across the country and the world. With a clear shift towards electric mobility, many states in India are actively adopting electric vehicles and new infrastructure.
The FAME Scheme has played a significant role in the purchase of EVs. On World EV Day, we will closely examine which states in the country have seen the highest electric vehicle purchases so far in 2024. It is worth mentioning that this data has been gathered from the government portal Vahan.
Which state has the most EVs
With over 2 lakh electric vehicles, Uttar Pradesh is the number one state in the country in terms of total EV registrations. A large portion of this number comes from three-wheelers. It’s worth noting that the UP government also provides subsidies on EV purchases. According to the data, more than 38,000 two-wheelers, over 1.6 lakh three-wheelers, and more than 2,800 four-wheelers have been sold in UP so far. The UP government has also announced an expansion of its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy by 2027.
Maharashtra's figures
With over 1.26 lakh vehicle registrations, Maharashtra ranks second in terms of EV-friendly policies. In this state, more than 1 lakh two-wheelers, over 85,000 three-wheelers, and more than 8,000 four-wheelers have been sold so far.
Karnataka's status
In Karnataka, a total of 99,000 electric vehicles have been purchased so far in 2024. The data shows that over 86,000 two-wheelers, more than 4,800 three-wheelers, and over 6,800 four-wheelers have been sold in the state.
Sales in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has sold approximately 73,900 vehicles. The state has a significant amount of EV manufacturing. So far, Tamil Nadu has seen sales of over 64,000 two-wheelers, more than 4,200 three-wheelers, and over 4,600 four-wheelers.
Bihar also makes it to the top 5
In 2024, Bihar has sold over 65,000 electric vehicles. The figures show that more than 10,900 two-wheelers, over 54,000 three-wheelers, and more than 500 four-wheelers have been sold in the state. After Uttar Pradesh, Bihar has the highest number of three-wheeler EV sales.
Source: https://hindi.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2024/which-indian-states-are-the-best-seller-of-electric-vehicles-check-details-on-world-ev-day-028769.html
By CarVaidya
