“ THE GOVERNMENT HAS BEGUN TO INTRODUCE POLICIES SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE ”
GAURAV BATRA , ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND PORTFOLIO LEAD - AM & M , ENERGY & G & I , EY
surrounding India ’ s electrification , but like other countries , a combination of transport types are required to ensure a sustainable e-mobility ecosystem is developed for the future . From what Batra says , the Indian automotive industry is hitting increasingly higher numbers of EV sales .
But EVs only make up a minor percentage of the overall market and , to transition such a large number of vehicles , requires a significant amount of time and investment in a number of factors . While passengercar makers are looking to increase the number of four-wheeled EVs on its roads , the emphasis is on smaller vehicles — to meet both consumer mobility needs with minimal grid impact — and fleet vehicles to decarbonise its industries .
Although there are a number of incentives offered by the central government to encourage EV adoption , a number of states are developing their own approaches , which is where proficiency is varied .
“ When it comes to the two-wheeler segment , that has benefited the most
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