India’s electric vehicle industry is growing at a satisfactory pace. Annual EV sales figures in India have touched 1.2 million, up 174% year-on-year, in the first three quarters of CY2023. Electric two-wheelers (mostly scooters) accounted for more than 60% of total EVs sold. The share of electric three-wheelers stood at 29%.
Different states in India are experiencing different EV adoption & penetration rates. Through this article, EVJoints will explore the top 5 states in India leading in EV adoption, the patterns of sale and much more.
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Uttar Pradesh:
With 4,14,978 EVs registered in the state, Uttar Pradesh is at the top of the table in EV sales. UP & Maharashtra shared the top spot with each having a share of 14% in Q42022. But in Q12023, UP overtook Maharashtra. The main reason why UP leads the pack is due to the widespread adoption of e-rickshaws in the state.
Electric rickshaws (both passenger & cargo), accounted for 85% of overall EV sales in the state in 2022. Electric two-wheelers come a distant second with 14% share. Electric cars have less than 1% share.
Maharashtra:
After UP comes Maharashtra. The state reported a 208% year-on-year growth in EV registrations in 2022-23. The EV sales in the state are led by two-wheelers which make up 86% of all sales. As per data from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Maharashtra has the highest number of public EV charging stations in India. The state government also has its own EV charging app ‘PowerUpEV’.
Maharashtra ranks no.1 in India in electric car sales.
Karnataka:
The southern state of Karnataka comes in at number 3. Electric two-wheelers account for 91% of the total EV sales in the state. Electric three-wheelers and cars account for 5% and 4% respectively.
Karnataka has the 3rd highest number of public charging stations in the country. State capital Bengaluru’s power supply utility BESCOM launched an EV charging app called ‘EV Mithra’ to help residents locate EV charging stations in the city.
Tamil Nadu:
Tamil Nadu is 4th in EV sales. A big portion of EVs sold in the state are electric scooters and high-priced three-wheelers (not e-rickshaws). Tamil Nadu’s EV sales consist of higher value products in which local companies have a stronger presence. The state’s EV policy includes subsidies for locally-made products. 40% of all EVs sold in the country are made in TN.
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TN has the 4th highest no. of EV charging stations in India.
Gujarat:
The western Indian state of Gujarat stands at the 5th position with respect to EV registrations. The state registered its highest annual EV sales growth in 2022 with a 606% jump year-on-year. Electric two-wheelers make up 93% of total EVs sold in the state.
Gujarat was a late entrant in India’s e-mobility race, but has shown great pace in EV adoption and expanding charging infrastructure.
Data Depicting State-Wise Figures:
The data above highlights state-wise EV sales in two, three & four-wheeler categories as well as electric buses. Data has been sourced from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)’s ‘VAHAN’ dashboard.
Conclusion:
State policies are an added catalyst for EV adoption across the country. Electric mobility is key to achieve rapid reduction of carbon emissions and the success of state governments’ efforts is necessary to achieve these goals.
