Delhi Leads India Electric Mobility Index at 84
Delhi Leads India Electric Mobility Index at 84
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Nearly 2.5 million electric vehicles were registered in India during 2025-26, an increase of about 25% from the previous financial year.
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NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba attributed the accelerating EV transition to national initiatives including FAME-I and II, PM E-DRIVE, PM-eBus Sewa, and production-linked incentive schemes for automobiles and advanced-chemistry-cell batteries.
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Maharashtra’s score rose from 68 to 78 while it retained second place; Karnataka moved up to third with 73, overtaking Chandigarh, whose score increased from 65 to 71. Tamil Nadu slipped to sixth despite improving from 59 to 61, as Goa moved ahead of it.
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Among hill and northeastern states, Manipur scored 46, ahead of Tripura at 36 and Assam at 35; the report said research and innovation was the principal constraint for half of the states in that regional category.
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The index is designed not only to rank jurisdictions but also to help policymakers identify gaps, encourage competition among states and Union Territories, and share effective electric-mobility practices.
Delhi topped NITI Aayog's 2025 India Electric Mobility Index with a score of 84, up from 77 the previous year Business Standard. The national capital leads a push that has put 8.7 million electric vehicles on Indian roads, with nearly 2.5 million registered during 2025-26 alone—a 25% jump from the previous year India's News.
India's EV penetration hit 8.25% in 2025-26, and NITI Aayog projects electric vehicles could make up 40% of new car sales by 2040. The index ranks states and Union Territories across 16 indicators measuring transport electrification, charging infrastructure, and EV research capabilities.
Maharashtra and Karnataka Chase Delhi's Lead
Maharashtra claimed second place with 78 points, climbing 10 points from its previous score of 68 Business Standard. Karnataka jumped to third with 73 points, overtaking Chandigarh, which scored 71. Goa rounded out the top five with 65 points. Tamil Nadu slipped to sixth despite improving from 59 to 61, as The Hindu Business Line reported.
Madhya Pradesh Surges 16 Places in One Year
Madhya Pradesh posted the biggest turnaround, jumping from 23rd place to seventh in just 12 months India's News. The state's rapid improvement reflects how national EV incentive programs are reaching beyond India's traditional automotive hubs. The index is designed to help states identify gaps and learn from each other's successful policies.
Northeast and Hill States Face Innovation Gaps
Among northeastern and hill states, Manipur led with 46 points, followed by Tripura at 36 and Assam at 35 GK Today. Research and innovation ranked as the main constraint for roughly half the states in this regional group. The challenge reflects uneven access to EV technology development across India's less industrialized regions.
National Programs Drive EV Momentum Nationwide
NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba credited accelerating growth to schemes like FAME-I and II, PM E-DRIVE, PM-eBus Sewa, and production-linked incentive programs for auto manufacturers and battery makers CNBC TV18. These initiatives have lowered costs, expanded charging networks, and drawn private investment into the sector. The 25% year-on-year growth in registrations shows momentum spreading beyond early-adopter states.
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