New Delhi, March 2 -- India's transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) is stuck in the slow lane - and the numbers are beginning to reflect the strain. While headline penetration has improved over the past few years, the pace remains far below what is needed to meet the government's 2030 ambitions, particularly in the crucial passenger vehicle segment.

India began its green mobility push in 2013 with the National Electric Mobility Mission, with EV penetration picking up pace in recent years. A Mint analysis of vehicle registration data from the Vahan dashboard shows the share of overall EV sales has risen from under 1% until 2020 to 8% in 2025. Adoption accelerated after 2021 amid a stronger policy push.

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