Electric Vehicles in India- Present market hinting at the bright future ahead.

The automobile industry of India has been buzzing with new advancements, innovation and trends lately. The mention of electric vehicles, which only used to make a few heads turn till about a few years back, is gradually catching the attention of a growing number of populations. Yes, it is true that electric vehicles are on their way to soon become a bright reality in India, paving way for a positive change.

What is even more interesting is that the mind-set of the Indian population is also slowly evolving, with many now willing to make a switch to EVs soon. A recent study has highlighted that by 2022, most consumers in India would consider buying an electric vehicle. This in itself is a key trend which is likely to trigger the growth of the EV segment in the country.

Definitely, government intervention and policy have a key role to play in promoting electric mobility in the country. Indian policymakers have been actively pushing EV adoption over the recent years, and multiple initiatives have also been introduced to develop domestic capabilities across the entire EV value chain. Besides strengthening the EV manufacturing capabilities, renewable energy targets are also being revisited and various measures are being adopted towards effective recycling of raw materials. The battery price also has been expected to fall by more than 30% between 2018 and 2025, which will make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable over the period of time. Besides this, the government of India has announced various tax cuts and subsidies to further encourage more and more people to buy EVs.

Diving deep into the EV space, experts suggest that the biggest and the most lucrative market in the EV segment is that of two-wheelers, as they play a significant role in the country’s overall mobility. In India, more than 25% of people commute to work either on bicycles or two-wheelers, as they are an affordable and reliable means of transport for people across urban and rural areas of the country. A total of 25,735 Electric two-wheelers were sold in India in 2020 and 4,137 Electric cars got sold too, and the number is increasing with the years passing-by. Clearly, the two-wheeler market for EVs is likely to catch greater momentum in the times to come.

Looking at the road ahead, India aspires to reach its vision of 100% Electric Vehicles by 2030. Surely, factors such as increasing government support, decreasing cost of technology, growing interest of the country in EVs, distressing pollution levels, etc would collectively fuel and accelerate India’s transition to electric vehicles and enable the government to near its vision. However, there is still a long way to go. India’s progress on electric mobility has been commendable, but the transition will certainly take place at a steady pace. What is important is that the right path has been laid and the shift has started to happen.

Now, enough of future! Let’s come back to present. Here is the list of 6 Electric cars that are currently available for buyers in the Indian market, ranging from 9.58 lakh to 1.04 Crore (Ex-Showroom price).

1. Marcedes-Benz EQC- 1.04 Crore INR (Ex-Showroom).

2. Tata Nexon EV- 13.99-16.40 Lakh INR (Ex-Showroom). This car is currently the most popular and highest selling Electric car in India. Out of the total Electric cars sold in 2020, Tata Nexon EV has got sold 63% of the total number.