This state has over twice the EVs of Delhi or Maharashtra: Check numbers
When it comes to electric vehicle adoption in India, Uttar Pradesh has surged ahead of other states, and not by a small margin. With 4.14 lakh registered electric vehicles, the state has more than twice the number of EVs compared to Delhi (1.83 lakh) or Maharashtra (1.79 lakh), as noted according to an official statement released on Wednesday.This milestone not only places Uttar Pradesh at the top of the EV registration chart but also reflects its growing role as a leader in the country’s e-mobility landscape. The state’s proactive policies, infrastructure push, and massive adoption of e-rickshaws have made it the biggest beneficiary under the Centre’s FAME I and FAME II schemes, PTI reported.A large part of UP’s success comes from its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, introduced by the Yogi Adityanath-led government. The policy targets an ambitious Rs 30,000 crore investment and the creation of 10 lakh new jobs. This move is aimed at transforming the state into a global hub for EVs and battery production.Interestingly, e-rickshaws have emerged as the primary force behind UP’s EV boom. These vehicles, which are widely used for local passenger and goods transport, account for 85% of the state’s total EV sales. Their popularity in urban areas has helped drive large-scale EV adoption in a relatively short span of time.
The state is also ramping up its EV infrastructure. Plans are already in motion to install over 300 new charging stations across 16 municipalities. Ayodhya is expected to get the largest share of these new charging points. Nationwide, India currently has around 33,000 EV chargers, but the charger-to-vehicle ratio remains far from ideal. While the global benchmark sits between 6 and 20 EVs per charger, India’s ratio is still at 135, according to a study by Alvarez & Marsal.As of 2024, India has seen a significant uptick in EV adoption. Around 1.95 million electric vehicles were sold across the country this year, with daily sales averaging 5,325 units. The overall EV share in the automotive market rose to about 8%, up from 6.8% last year.
