Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have the most comprehensive electric vehicle policies with the widest range of parameters, including budget allocations, charging infrastructure and job creation, according to a new study.
The study by Climate Trends, ‘Analysis Of State Electric Vehicle Policies And Their Impact’, assesses the comprehensiveness of EV policies of 26 states and Union territories based on 21 parameters. Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Kerala, and Uttarakhand offer between three to seven of the 21 defined parameters in their policies, making them the least comprehensive, it said.
Of the 26 states and UTs which have released EV policies over the last five years, 16 of them have been released between 2020 and 2022, it said.
None of the eight states — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Delhi — that released their policies before October 2020 are on track to meet their targets of EV penetration, charging infrastructure or investments, the report said.
It said EV policies of the nine states and UTs — Delhi, Odisha, Bihar, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan and Meghalaya have the strongest demand side incentives.
Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh have the strongest supply side incentives, with special support to boost EV manufacturing, apart from incentives offered in the state’s industrial policy, it said.
Only nine states — Chandigarh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Ladakh — have mandated the creation of charging infrastructure in new residential buildings, offices, parking lots, malls, etc, the report said. Only eight states have specific targets for electrification of fleets such as last mile delivery vehicles, aggregator cabs, government vehicles: Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Andaman & Nicobar.
Delhi’s EV penetration stands at 7.2 percent as of November 2022 against its target of 25 percent by 2024. Tamil Nadu has no defined target but EV penetration is a mere 2.02 percent of registered vehicles, the report said.
Electrification of public transport is lagging across all eight states. Tamil Nadu aims for five percent of buses to be electric, but has no e-buses on the ground yet. Kerala aims for 6,000 buses by 2025 but has only 56 on ground, it said.
Delhi, with the highest charging stations and points, has only made it to 9.6 percent of its 2024 target of having 30,000 charging stations. In all other seven states, publicly available data shows public and semi public charging stations to be between 100 to 500 only.
“With e-mobility expansion placed as one of the key pillars in achieving faster decarbonisation across the country, the success of state EV policies is both significant and necessary for India’s carbon reduction goals.
“It is a good sign that the majority of Indian states have EV policies, however a successful transition to zero emission transport depends on the effectiveness of their design and implementation,” said Aarti Khosla, Director, Climate Trends. “It also depends on having a national transport electrification target, which currently doesn’t exist in India. Our study shows that few state policies have comprehensive designs which balance EV sales, manufacturing and overall ecosystem growth.
“There are gaps in implementation, leading to slower on-ground impact, which need to be addressed through better regulation, improved monitoring, mechanisms and capacity building of stakeholders across the policy value chain,” she added.
A recent study by Climate Trends has identified Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh as the states with the most comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) policies in India. These states have been recognized for their robust policy frameworks that encompass a wide range of parameters, including budget allocations, charging infrastructure development, and job creation initiatives. Deccan Herald+4Hindustan Times+4The Wire+4thehansindia.com+3The Economic Times+3Hindustan Times+3
Key Highlights of EV Policies in These States
Maharashtra:
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The Maharashtra EV Policy 2021 aims for electric vehicles to constitute 10% of all new vehicle registrations by 2025. It offers incentives for electric two-wheelers, including Rs 5,000 per kWh of battery capacity, with a cap of Rs 10,000. The policy also provides subsidies for public charging infrastructure and mandates the establishment of charging stations along highways at 25 km intervals. LinkedIn+1Changing Transport+1Changing Transport
Delhi:
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Delhi’s EV policies, launched in 2020, targets a 25% share of electric vehicles in new registrations by 2024. The policy includes incentives for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and cars, along with exemptions from road tax and registration fees. It also focuses on expanding charging infrastructure, with plans to install 18,000 charging points by 2024. The Times of IndiaLinkedIn+1Wikipedia+1
Haryana:
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Haryana’s EV policies 2022 aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles through subsidies for buyers and incentives for manufacturers. The policy encourages the establishment of EV manufacturing units and research and development centers in the state. It also supports the development of charging infrastructure and aims to create a conducive environment for the growth of the EV industry. GoMechanic+7EVreporter+7ecogears.in+7
Uttar Pradesh:
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EV policies in Uttar Pradesh’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 focuses on accelerating EV adoption, developing charging infrastructure, and establishing the state as a global hub for EV and battery manufacturing. The policy offers subsidies for EV purchases, waivers on road tax and registration fees, and aims to attract significant investments and create employment opportunities. Indiatimes+3auto42.in+3The Times of India+3Wikipedia+1LinkedIn+1
Conclusion
The comprehensive EV policies of Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh serve as exemplary models for other states aiming to promote electric mobility. By addressing various aspects such as incentives, infrastructure development, and manufacturing support, these states are paving the way for a sustainable and electrified transportation future in India.
