EV Promise Unplugged: Why India's market is losing charge

For Rohit Barua, a Mumbai-based investor, electric vehicles (EVs) seemed like a logical upgrade. With over 25 years of experience driving internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, he took the leap of faith two years ago. Over 55,000 kilometers later, his experience paints a mixed picture of EV adoption in India.

While EVs bring undeniable benefits, including minimal maintenance and better running costs, the challenges persist; particularly when it comes to infrastructure and convenience. “You can increase the number of chargers as much as you want, but if it takes a minimum of an hour to charge, quick trips become ...