EVs fail to spark buyers' fancy in UT, only 5.64% sold in 5 years

Despite a vigorous push from the local administration, only 5.64% electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in Chandigarh compared to fuel-based vehicles over the last five years.

- Hillary Victor

CHANDIGARH:

This was revealed through data presented in the Rajya Sabha by Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma, minister of state for heavy industries and steel, on Friday.

Sharing further details with the Parliament, he stated that a total of 2,19,391 vehicles were sold in Chandigarh between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2024. Among these, the number of EVs stood at 12,375—accounting for just 5.64% of the total vehicle sales.

Of the 12,375 EVs sold, 3,690 were two-wheelers, 6,731 three-wheelers, 1,799 four-wheelers and 155 light passenger vehicles.

UT fourth in country in EV adoption

According to the data, Chandigarh ranks fourth in the country in terms of EV share among total vehicle sales.

Leading the list is Delhi, with the highest EV adoption at 7.72%, followed by Goa at 6.28%, Assam at 5.79% and Tripura at fifth place with 5.62%.