Delhi Leads Electric Mobility Race, Maharashtra and Karnataka Follow
What Happened
NITI Aayog has released the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, ranking states and Union Territories on electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure, and EV innovation. Delhi emerged as the top performer with a score of 84, improving from 77 in the previous edition. Maharashtra ranked second with 78, while Karnataka secured third place with 73. The index measures progress across EV adoption, charging infrastructure readiness, and EV startup ecosystems.
Key Takeaways
The report shows India's EV transition gaining momentum, with several states improving their scores. NITI Aayog noted that EV penetration has grown to 8.25% in 2025-26, supported by initiatives such as FAME, PM E-DRIVE, and PM e-Bus Sewa. However, the index also highlights uneven progress across states, underscoring the need for stronger charging networks, research, and policy implementation.