India unveils first electric mobility performance index

NITI Aayog’s inaugural India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) ranks Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh as the top performers, assessing the states and union territories across three-core themes- transport electrification, charging infrastructure readiness, and EV research and innovation.

The index aims to guide policy decisions, promote healthy competition, and support a coordinated push toward India’s electric mobility goals. Alongside the index, Aayog’s report titled “Unlocking a US$ 200 Billion Opportunity” highlights key strategies to accelerate EV adoption. With over 2 million EVs sold in 2024 and 25,000 public charging stations, India is moving steadily toward its target of 30% EV sales by 2030.

Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh have emerged as the top performers in the newly launched India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), by NITI Aayog. According to NITI Aayog, the Index (first-of-its-kind) emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts at the state level, integrated planning, and collaboration across sectors to drive India’s electric mobility goals. It is designed to help states align with national targets while addressing their specific local challenges by identifying key strengths and gaps. The objective is to promote healthy competition, recognize effective practices, and highlight areas requiring improvement. This tool is designed to assist policymakers in making data-driven decisions and implementing focused interventions where necessary.

Mr BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, stated that the index represents another key initiative by NITI Aayog to accelerate India’s transition to a decarbonised and energy-secure future. It also underscores the importance of enhanced collaboration and strategic planning among states. 

The Aayog in it’s report titled ‘India Electric Mobility Index 2024’, evaluates and ranks the performance of 28 states and 8 union territories on a scale of 100, based on 16 indicators grouped under three core themes:

1. Transport Electrification Progress – capturing the extent of EV adoption.
2. Charging Infrastructure Readiness – assessing the development of supporting EV-charging infrastructure.
3. EV Research and Innovation – measuring supply-side R&D efforts in the EV ecosystem.

According to the index, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Maharashtra lead in transport electrification. Haryana, Karnataka, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh rank highest in charging infrastructure readiness, while Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, and Telangana are the frontrunners in EV research and innovation.

Currently, 29 states and union territories have notified EV policies, while four others have draft policies. These policies are key drivers of localized efforts, offering targeted incentives, regulatory support, and strategies tailored to regional needs and aligned with national objectives. India’s EV sector showed significant momentum in 2024, with electric two-wheelers and cars reaching a private adoption rate of 5.3%. Over 12 lakh EVs were registered during the year. As of December 2024, the country had more than 25,000 public EV charging stations.

The IEMI is not just a monitoring tool—it functions as a platform for peer learning, policy enhancement, and ecosystem strengthening. It also provides international partners and peers with key insights into India’s policy environment, investment readiness, and innovation potential. 

Government led initiatives like the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells, and focused efforts to localize battery production highlight India’s commitment to developing a strong and future-ready transportation ecosystem.

NITI Aayog, in addition to the index, released a report titled “Unlocking a US$ 200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India,” which examines the current challenges in the EV sector and outlines key strategies to accelerate the shift to electric mobility.

India has set an ambitious target of making 30% of all vehicle sales electric by 2030. EV sales in the country have grown rapidly—from 50,000 in 2016 to over 2 million in 2024. Globally, sales have jumped from 918,000 to nearly 19 million during the same period. While India’s EV penetration was just one-fifth of the global average in 2020, it has risen to over two-fifths by 2024.

The report offers a comprehensive roadmap to drive progress—removing bottlenecks, fostering innovation, and providing practical, policy-aligned steps to scale adoption. It signals that India is on the verge of a major mobility transformation, with clear guidance to overcome challenges and accelerate growth.

Conclusion

The India Electric Mobility Index marks a significant step in driving coordinated, state-led efforts toward a cleaner transport future. Backed by policy support, innovation, and rising EV adoption, India is well-positioned to achieve its 2030 electric mobility goals. With clear benchmarks and strategic guidance, the country is accelerating toward a sustainable and energy-secure mobility ecosystem.