Tag: EV CHARGING

In Short : Electric vehicle (EV) registrations are rising sharply in Andhra Pradesh. More than 5,789 EVs were registered in the first quarter of FY 2025–2026 alone. Nearly 100,000 EVs—85% of which were electric two-wheelers—entered the state’s roadways between 2022 and June 2025. With 13,791 registrations in this category, Visakhapatnam is in the lead.

In Short : As part of the state’s current EV policy drive, Maharashtra will exclude electric passenger cars and e-buses from tolls on three important roads starting Friday: Samruddhi Mahamarg (Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway), Mumbai–Pune Expressway, and Atal Setu.

In Short : The Macquarie Group’s India-based EV leasing business, Vertelo, has successfully raised $405 million in equity capital. The goal of the financial infusion, which is supported by Macquarie and the UN Green Climate Fund, is to further accelerate India’s transition to electric mobility by strengthening Vertelo’s position in commercial fleet electrification and increasing its ability to finance EVs and build charging infrastructure.

In Short : From April to June 2025, the number of battery electric cars (BEVs) registered in Western Europe reached around 600,000, the greatest quarterly total to date. More reasonably priced EV models, increased infrastructure for charging, and rising customer trust in electric mobility have all contributed significantly to this increase.

In Short : India’s adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) was only 7.6% in 2024, well behind its 2030 target of 30%. In the next six years, there must be a significant growth of 22.4 percentage points, necessitating immediate policy, infrastructure, financial, and public awareness measures.