New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Electric vehicle adoption in India continues to face a consumer confidence challenge, with concerns over battery reliability and inadequate charging infrastructure emerging as major barriers despite growing interest in electric vehicles, according to Bain & Company's Global Automotive Consumer Survey.

The survey found that 52 per cent of Indian consumers sceptical about battery electric vehicles (BEVs) cited battery reliability concerns as a barrier to purchase, followed by insufficient charging infrastructure at 44 per cent and long charging times at 43 per cent.

The findings highlight the challenges facing automakers in converting consumer interest into actual purchases, even as electric vehicles gain attention a...