Delhi tops NITI Aayog’s EV index as adoption and charging readiness diverge by state
Delhi scored 84 on NITI Aayog’s 2025 Electric Mobility Index, ahead of Maharashtra (78) and Karnataka (73). India’s EV penetration reached 8.25% in 2025-26, with nearly 2.5 million registrations, highlighting expanding demand for EV retail, service and charging networks.
What happened
Delhi topped NITI Aayog’s 2025 Electric Mobility Index, ahead of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The report highlights uneven state-level EV adoption and charging
Key facts
- Delhi composite score: 84
- Maharashtra: 78
- Karnataka: 73
- Chandigarh: 71
- Goa: 65
What changed
Delhi topped NITI Aayog’s 2025 Electric Mobility Index, ahead of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The report highlights uneven state-level EV adoption and charging readiness, while India’s EV penetration reached 8.25% in 2025-26, supported by nearly 2.5 million annual registrations.
Why this matters
Prioritize EV retail, service and charging partnerships in Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka, where demand and ecosystem readiness are strongest despite uneven infrastructure nationally.
What to watch
- State-wise charging points per 1,000 EVs and charger uptime in Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- EV penetration by vehicle segment, particularly whether passenger-car adoption closes the gap with two- and three-wheelers.
- Apartment and commercial-property charging regulations, utility connection timelines and electricity-tariff changes.
- Used-EV transaction volumes, battery-health warranty standards and residual-value trends.
- OEM dealer additions, service-network density, discounting and financing approval rates in leading states.