Uttar Pradesh is spearheading India’s green mobility revolution with more than 414,000 registered electric vehicles (EV).
This way, the state has clintched the top spot nationally, surpassing major states like Delhi (183,000) and Maharashtra (179,000) in the EV sales.
At a time when global concerns over environmental sustainability and climate change are intensifying, EVs have emerged as a critical solution.
Recognising this, the Yogi Adityanath government launched the EV Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, aimed at accelerating green mobility, building a robust charging infrastructure and establishing UP as a global hub for EV and battery manufacturing.
The policy aims to attract an investment inflow of Rs 30,000 crore and create a million jobs, setting the stage for transformative growth in the state’s EV ecosystem.
A key driver of this momentum is the widespread popularity of e-rickshaws, which now account for 85% of EV sales in UP.
These vehicles have proven highly effective for passenger and goods transport, particularly in urban areas.
UP has also emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the Government of India’s FAME I and FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) schemes, further bolstering its e-mobility efforts.
In line with its focus on infrastructure, the Yogi government recently approved the installation of over 300 new EV charging stations across 16 municipal bodies.
Ayodhya, a rapidly growing tourist destination, is expected to see the highest number of new charging points.
India currently has around 33,000 EV chargers, of which 35% are fast chargers. Given the rising demand, Chief Minister Adityanath has prioritised the development of additional fast-charging stations and the upgrading of existing facilities.
Projections suggest that India could have 102 million EVs by 2030. However, the current EV-to-public-charger ratio in India stands at 135, far above the global ideal of 6 to 20, as per a study by Alvarez & Marsal.
While the dominance of two and three wheelers, often charged at home, partly offsets this challenge, the UP government is moving swiftly to bridge the gap in public infra.
The state’s comprehensive EV strategy focuses on three pillars: expanding EV manufacturing, accelerating the rollout of charging stations and increasing public adoption of electric mobility.
With these decisive steps, UP is not only driving India’s transition to green mobility but is also positioning itself as a national and global leader in the EV domain.