India, April 3 -- The Pune Regional Transport Office's (RTO's) financial year-wise vehicle registration statistics for 2024-25 and 2025-26 point to a sharp and sustained rise in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), reflecting a major shift in consumer preference towards cleaner and more reliable mobility options. This surge has been strongly supported by state government incentives, including subsidies on EV purchases and toll exemptions on key infrastructure projects such as the Samruddhi highway and Mumbai's Atal Setu. These measures have significantly reduced the overall costs of ownership, making electric vehicles an increasingly attractive option for buyers across segments.

At the same time, the global geopolitical situation and...