Video - Supply Chain Bottlenecks Are the Biggest Barrier to 15% EV Penetration by 2030: BYD India
BYD India's Rajeev Chauhan discusses achieving 1,000 monthly EV sales, navigating safety standards and infrastructure challenges, while outlining the path to one million electric vehicles on Indian roads within six years.
India’s electric vehicle market is entering a decisive phase and BYD India is right at the center of it. In this exclusive conversation, Rajeev Chauhan, Head – Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India, reveals how the company has reached the milestone of selling 1,000 EVs every month, why safety has become non-negotiable, and how charging infrastructure, battery technology and ADAS are reshaping consumer expectations.
Chauhan also breaks down the government’s GST signals on EVs, the supply-chain challenges that could limit 15% EV penetration, the importance of localisation and scale, and why India’s EV buyers are fundamentally different across segments.
Looking ahead, he shares a bold vision of a million-plus electric cars on Indian roads in the next 5–6 years and BYD’s strategy to deepen its footprint across India’s geographies.
If you want a clear, insider view of where India’s EV industry is headed and what it will really take to get there, this is a must-watch.
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11 Dec 2025
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