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Given the world's finite supply of conventional fuel, a transition to clean energy is essential. India has taken the lead in the shift by announcing a transfer from traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles in order to address this issue. To reiterate its commitment, India has joined the EV30@30 project, which aims to have at least 30% of new vehicle sales be electric by 2030.
The study aims to dispel popular myths associated with electric mobility in India. Challenges to electric mobility are identified along with the ecosystem-level changes required to overcome them. The paper also provides an analysis of state EV policies to understand how each state is performing against their e-mobility targets. The study provides an overview of perspectives of various stakeholders (Policymakers, Industry, Civil Society Organizations) and consumers on critical barriers in adoption of electric vehicles in India. The study also outlines the importance and imminent impact of electric mobility, the drivers of electric vehicle adoption, and the impact of all associated stakeholders. Finally, the paper discusses how these stakeholder and consumer perspectives appear to have become integrated into the sociotechnical transformation process, as well as the implications for a transition to sustainable transportation.
The study also includes responses from a CSO survey involving participants from CSOs like CEEW, WRI India, TERI, WEF among others. Additionally, the demographic profile, vehicle ownership, opinion and preferences, challenges in adoption and suggestions for faster adoption were collected from consumers through a survey.
Keywords: Electric vehicles, Consumer survey, Electric mobility myths, State EV policies, Electric mobility transition, Barriers.
