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

Slow charging times, range anxiety, insufficient infrastructure, and lack of consumer confidence are just some of the barriers slowing down EV adoption. Can the personal mobility buyer overcome these roadblocks to drive the country into a sustainable future?

16 Jan 2025 | 4842 Views | By Ketan Thakkar & Prerna Lidhoo

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.

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