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India's Electric Vehicle Revolution: Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh Lead the Charge in 2024

India's Top Performers in Electric Mobility

Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh have emerged as the leaders in Niti Aayog's inaugural India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024, showcasing their commitment to the country's electric vehicle (EV) transition. The index evaluates states and Union Territories across 16 indicators, focusing on EV adoption, charging infrastructure readiness, and EV technology and innovation.

Electric mobility index 2024: Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh top Niti Aayog’s EV index; 29 states have EV policies in place

Charging Infrastructure and Innovation Leaders

According to the report, Haryana, Karnataka, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh excel in charging infrastructure preparedness. Meanwhile, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, and Telangana are at the forefront of EV innovation.

India's EV Growth and Future Goals

The IEMI aims to foster state-level coordination and cross-sectoral collaboration to meet India's national electric mobility targets. With 29 states and Union Territories having notified dedicated EV policies, the country is on a fast track to sustainable transportation. The surge in private EV adoption, especially electric two-wheelers and cars, highlights the growing consumer shift towards green mobility.