Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh Emerge as Frontrunners in India's Electric Mobility Index

NITI Aayog released the first edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), on Monday, which aims to track and benchmark the progress of states and union territories in achieving their electric mobility goals. Delhi, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh have emerged as the frontrunners in the index, highlighting the states' push for transition to electric mobility. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Haryana are the top perfromers.

The IEMI score is calculated by assessing how each state or union territory performs across a range of indicators, factoring in the weightage assigned to each and the broader themes of the index. This score serves as a measure of a region’s overall progress in developing its electric mobility ecosystem. 

A higher score reflects stronger performance in areas such as EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and innovation. Based on their scores, states are grouped into three categories: frontrunners (those with well-developed ecosystems), performers (those showing steady progress), and aspirants (those needing greater support and action).

Delhi, Chandigarh, and Maharashtra were recognised for their strong push in transport electrification. States like Haryana, Karnataka, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh performed well on charging infrastructure. Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, and Telangana led in innovation and R&D around EVs.

The index evaluates the progress of states and union territories using 16 parameters, grouped under three core areas: electric vehicle adoption, availability of charging infrastructure, and advancements in EV-related research and development. Each state was scored out of 100 based on these indicators.

So far, 29 states and UTs have formalised EV policies, with four more in draft stages. These policies help accelerate local adoption by offering incentives, creating supportive regulations, and region specific aligned with national goals.

India sold 2.08 million electric vehicles in 2024. The country’s electric vehicle penetration was about 7.6 % in 2024 and has a target to hit 30% by 2030. On the public charging infrastructure front, India has over 25,000 public stations.