Imphal, Oct. 30 -- Manipur witnessed an electric vehicle (EV) boom as registrations saw an increase of 70 per cent, with the state recording registrations of 1,363 electric vehicles between January and October 27, 2026.

With the state developing its its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and with current operations concentrated primarily in major urban centers, this figure reflected a significant surge in local adoption, highlighted by a 70 percent year-on-year increase during the first nine months, during which registrations climbed to 1,251 units from the 737 units documented over the same period in 2025.

Three-wheelers, including autos and goods carriers, emerged as the dominant choice among buyers, accounting for 43 perc...