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Electric vehicle registrations surge 17% to nearly 2 million
- April 16, 2025
Source: The Financial Express
Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in India touched 1.97 million units in FY25, driven primarily by strong growth in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, according to data shared by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). This marks a 17% increase over FY24.
Delhi government approves 3-month extension of EV policy, continues power subsidy
- April 15, 2025
Source: Business Standard
The Delhi government has approved extension of its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy by three months and continuation of power subsidy in the national capital.
Delhi Draft EV Policy 2.0 seeks ban on petrol, diesel & CNG 2Ws from Aug 2026
- April 08, 2025
Source: Business Standard
According to the draft EV Policy 2.0 recommendations, no new CNG auto-rickshaw registrations will be allowed in Delhi starting August 15, 2025. The draft policy also proposes a complete ban on petrol and CNG two-wheelers from August 15, 2026. It also proposes no registration of fossil fuel-powered three-wheeler goods carriers from August 15, 2025.
Government weighs EV charging expansion across key infra with ₹2,000 crore fund
- March 31, 2025
Source: Business Standard
The Union government is planning to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across major public infrastructure including at airports, highways, and for the first time: ports, a senior official said, adding that the charging facilities are likely to come with battery-swapping services.
Himachal Pradesh aims to become a Green State by 2027 with focus on renewable energy and electric vehicles
- March 19, 2025
Source: Solar Quarter
Himachal Pradesh is set to become a green state by 2027, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy and electric vehicles. Recognizing the transport sector’s contribution to 16-20% of greenhouse gas emissions, the government has initiated the replacement of old buses with electric ones. In the next financial year, 500 e-buses will be procured, and government offices will gradually shift to EVs, starting with Hamirpur district. A 40% subsidy will be provided for purchasing e-vehicles.
India needs 39 lakh charging stations by 2030: Report
- February 06, 2025
Source: The Hindu
India’s EV charging market is at an inflection point, with more than $450 million (INR 30,000 crores approximately) already invested in start-ups operating charging networks and battery-swapping models. Yet, with only one public charger per 135 EVs — far below the global average of one per 6-20 EVs — urgent expansion is needed to meet India’s goal of 3.9 million charging stations by 2030, says a new report by GameChanger Law Advisors and venture capital firm Speciale Invest.
Budget gives a Make-in-India push for electric vehicle batteries
- February 01, 2025
Source: Mint
The Union Budget has announced the elimination of basic customs duty (BCD) on imports of a range of materials, including lead, zinc, and cobalt, that go into making lithium-ion batteries, and on select capital goods used in manufacturing of electric vehicles, in a move that will likely make these zero-emission vehicles cheaper to own.
Union Budget 2025: Allocation for electric mobility schemes rise by 20%
- February 01, 2025
Source: The Hindu
Schemes promoting electric mobility (e mobility) in India have got a renewed push in the Union Budget 2025-26 with a funding increase of over 20% compared to last year. Collective allocation for such schemes has risen to ₹5,322 crore in the Union Budget 2025.
Carmakers in India plan EV onslaught in 2025 despite slowing global demand
- January 16, 2025
Source: The Economic Times
Automakers in India are set to launch around a dozen new electric vehicle models in 2025, with companies like VinFast, BYD, Hyundai, and Maruti Suzuki showcasing their latest advancements. India's EV market, though small, showed a 20% growth in 2024, outpacing overall car sales. New models offering longer ranges and faster charging times are expected to boost demand.
Technology Development Board-Department of Science and Technology (TDB-DST) supports Electromotion E-Vidyut Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., Raipur, Chhattisgarh in pioneering electric retrofitment solutions for autorickshaws
- January 10, 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau
Electromotion E-Vidyut Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. is a start-up incubated in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, emerged from the Smart India Hackathon 2017. The company specializes in innovative automotive technologies, focusing on electric vehicle advancements. Its flagship product, RetroKit™, is a cutting-edge retrofitment solution designed to convert Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) autorickshaws to electric. The system has successfully passed rigorous testing by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.