data | How many electric vehicles and charging stations are there in India?

While the ratio between electric and non-electric vehicles appears small, it has increased from 0.76% in FY19 to 4% in FY22.

While the ratio between electric and non-electric vehicles appears small, it has increased from 0.76% in FY19 to 4% in FY22.

There are about 13.34 lakh electric vehicles in India. More than 50% of them are e-autos/e-rickshaws. In comparison, there are 27.81 crore registered non-electric vehicles. While the ratio appears small, it is slowly improving. In FY19, only 0.76% of the total vehicle registrations were electric. This ratio improved to over 4% in FY22. The number of electric vehicles for every 1 lakh non-electric vehicles crossed the 1,000 mark only in Delhi, Assam and Tripura. Only Delhi, Goa and Chandigarh had more than five EV-charging outlets for every 100 petrol pumps. The development of electric vehicles depends on the availability of charging stations and addressing safety concerns, including recalling models of fire in e-bike

Electric vs. Non-Electric

The graph shows the number of new electric vehicles registered every year on the left axis. The number of registered electric vehicles as a % of registered non-electric vehicles is plotted on the right axis. The last few years have registered a slow growth in numbers and proportions. Hover over the chart to find the exact figure

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state wise vehicle

The graph shows the state-wise number of electric vehicles on the vertical axis as of July 14, 2022. The number of electric vehicles for every 1 lakh non-electric vehicles is plotted on the horizontal axis. UP, Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra have more electric vehicles than other states and union territories. However, Delhi, Assam and Tripura have better penetration with over 1,000 electric vehicles for every 1 lakh non-electric vehicles.

state wise station

The graph plots the number of retail outlets with EV charging facilities as on January 1, 2022, state-wise on the vertical axis. The number of retail outlets with EV charging stations is plotted on the horizontal axis for every 100 retail outlets offering petrol/diesel. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have more EV charging stations than other states/UTs. However, except Delhi, Chandigarh and Goa, every other state has less than six EV charging outlets for every 100 petrol pumps.

calling back

The graph shows the number of electric vehicles recalled by manufacturers in April 2022. According to the Lok Sabha’s reply, based on the information available on fire incidents, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued show cause notices to the concerned electric scooter manufacturers.

Source: Lok Sabha

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