India’s Electric Vehicle Landscape in 2024
India’s
electric vehicle (EV) market has been witnessing significant growth, driven by
supportive government policies, increasing environmental awareness, and
advancements in EV technology. Here’s a comprehensive report on the state of
India’s EV market in 2024.
Market
Overview
The Indian EV
market size is estimated at USD 34.80 billion in 20241. It is
expected to reach USD 110.74 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 26.05%
during the forecast period (2024-2029). The market is projected to grow
from USD 23.38 billion in 2024 to USD 117.78 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR
of 22.4%.
Sales
Trends
In March
2024, EV sales in India saw significant growth across various categories
compared to February 2024. Electric two-wheelers (E2W) experienced a
notable surge from 82,508 units to 139,288 units. E-rickshaw sales also
slightly increased from 36,566 to 37,352 units. The category of E3W L5
Passenger vehicles saw a substantial rise from 6,952 to 11,777 units. Similarly,
E-cart sales increased from 4,438 to 5,090 units, while E3W L5 Cargo vehicles
surged from 2,642 to 6,554 units. Electric four-wheelers (E4W) saw growth
from 7,434 to 9,383 units. Sales of electric buses (E Bus) also experienced
a slight increase from 322 to 414 units. Additionally, other EV categories
collectively saw a rise from 541 to 1,757 units.
During the
twelve-month period from April 2023 to March 2024, a total of 1,678,905
electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in India3. The sales
figure for March 2023 started at 140,919 units and consistently rose month by
month, peaking at 158,458 units in May 2023. Although there was a slight
dip in June 2023, attributed to a decrease in subsidies resulting in 102,638
units sold, sales rebounded from July 2023 onwards. Notably, in March
2024, EV sales reached an all-time high of 211,615 units.
Government
Policies
The Indian
government has introduced the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS) to
promote the purchase of electric two-wheelers (e2W) and three-wheelers (e3W). With
a budget of Rs 5 billion, it will replace the FAME-2 scheme and will be
effective from April to July 2024, with the possibility of being replaced or
extended thereafter.
Under the new
EV policy, announced in March 2024, beneficiaries need to invest $ 500 million
for setting up electric car manufacturing facilities. They also need to
comply with up to 50% minimum domestic value addition commitment.
Infrastructure
Development
The finance
minister’s assurance to revamp the EV charging infrastructure heralds a promising
future for electric vehicle adoption in India. This initiative is expected
to tackle the pressing issues of high costs, inadequate charging facilities,
and range anxiety, thereby accelerating the growth of the electric vehicle
market.
Key
Manufacturers
Top players
in the EV market include OLA Electric, TVS Motors, and Bajaj Auto. The top
3 brands for March 2024 regarding the number of electric passenger 3Ws
registered are Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd, Bajaj Auto, and Piaggio
Vehicles.
Conclusion
India’s EV
market is poised for significant growth, driven by supportive government
policies, increasing environmental awareness, and advancements in EV
technology. The country is making strides towards becoming a global leader in
the EV sector, with a focus on promoting local manufacturing and reducing
reliance on fossil fuels. As the market continues to evolve, it will be
interesting to see how these trends shape the future of mobility in India.
Sources: online research report and article
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