Abstract:

India is charged to be a global hotspot for electric mobility. Over the last few years, the national government has created momentum through several policies that incentivise adoption. Following suit, ten states and Union Territories (UT) have published their draft EV policies or notified their final policies detailing fiscal, non-fiscal, other incentives to accelerate a value-chain of electric mobility activities. State government policies are empowered to design options based on localised objective, assets, and needs. This is evident in the varied approaches taken by 10 states and UTs. While the varied approaches are understandable, a common framework for gauging the sustainability and longevity of EV policies across India is necessary for policymakers, business and practitioners alike.