Uttar Pradesh Surpasses Delhi and Maharashtra in EV Sales
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s top-performing state in electric vehicle (EV) sales, registering over 4.14 lakh EVs, well ahead of Delhi (1.83 lakh) and Maharashtra (1.79 lakh), according to recent data.
This achievement positions Uttar Pradesh as the frontrunner in India’s green mobility push. The state’s success is largely driven by the widespread adoption of e-rickshaws, which make up 85% of its EV sales. These vehicles have become the preferred mode of last-mile connectivity, especially in urban centres, boosting both passenger and goods transport. The state’s EV growth has been reinforced by the Yogi Adityanath-led government’s EV Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, which aims to attract ₹30,000 crore in investments and create 10 lakh jobs. The policy focuses on accelerating green mobility, strengthening charging infrastructure, and making Uttar Pradesh a global EV and battery manufacturing hub.
Uttar Pradesh has also benefited the most from the central government’s FAME I and FAME II schemes, which incentivise the adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles. As part of its infrastructure boost, the state has approved over 300 new charging stations across 16 municipal areas. Ayodhya is set to receive the largest number of these stations, reflecting the state’s tourism-driven infrastructure planning. Despite India having 33,000 EV chargers, the EV-to-public charger ratio remains a concern at 135, compared to the global benchmark of 6 to 20. However, the UP government is prioritising rapid deployment of fast chargers and upgrades to existing infrastructure. With projections estimating 10.2 crore EVs on Indian roads by 2030, Uttar Pradesh is laying a strong foundation.
The state’s three-pronged strategy focuses on local manufacturing, public infrastructure rollout, and increasing adoption, positioning UP as a national and global leader in electric mobility.
