Chandigarh, April 17 -- Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is gaining pace in Punjab, evidenced by a 48% increase in sales in a year.

The state logged a record 35,631 EV sales in 2025 compared to 24,008 in 2024, according to a report by the Union ministry of road transport and highways tabled in the ongoing Lok Sabha session.

The momentum has continued into 2026, with over 7,540 EVs sold in just the first three months (till March 31), indicating sustained demand.

The data reflects a steady shift towards green mobility in the state, with two-wheelers emerging as the primary driver of growth.

As per the report, electric two-wheeler sales rose from 19,858 units in 2024 to 27,264 in 2025, a significant jump from 8,758 units in 2023. In the fi...