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India's EV Story: Promise, Progress, and Challenges

Amid the fanfare of new launches and soaring expectations, mainstream buyers remain hesitant.

09 Jul 2025 | 16660 Views | By Ketan Thakkar & Prerna Lidhoo

After reading about the Creta Electric, 39-year-old lawyer Nitish Joshi walked into a Hyundai showroom in Gurugram, excited by the idea of going electric. But that excitement quickly faded as the salesperson began detailing home charger installations, software updates, and the uncertainties of real-world range.

“It felt less like ...

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