South driving EV uptake

The South Indian states continue to lead in sales of electric vehicles (EVs).

The South Indian states continue to lead in sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The penetration of electric passenger vehicles in Kerala and Karnataka is 1.9% and 1.1%, respectively, compared to the country’s 0.8%.

In electric two-wheelers, while Delhi leads in penetration at 9.3%, Karnataka ‘s 8.6% is well above the 4.5% for the entire country.

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The Centre has increased the outlay for FAME in the FY24 Budget by 80%, to Rs 5,172 crore; incentives rolled out by the states, too, will help push penetration of electric vehicles.

This article was first uploaded on February ten, twenty twenty-three, at thirty minutes past four in the morning.