India, Aug. 17 -- Despite policy incentives and rising registrations, Gujarat's EV transition remains modest.

Out of 29.2 million vehicles, only 398,582 are electric, and the state scores 42 in the India Electric Mobility Index, ranking 16th.

Strong government support contrasts with low private uptake, limited e-rickshaw presence and gaps in strategically planned charging infrastructure across the state.

Electric vehicles are seen as a major alternative to vehicular pollution and dependence on petrol and diesel imports. But in Gujarat, their share in the total vehicle fleet remains small. The state government has introduced policies and incentives to promote electric mobility, but vehicle registration data shows that electric vehicles ...