National Current Affairs
Kerala Leads Personal Electric Vehicle Adoption in 2025
- 19 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Kerala has emerged as a leading state in India for personal electric vehicle (EV) adoption in 2025.
Key Points
- Kerala’s EV leadership: Kerala recorded one of the highest personal EV adoption rates in India in 2025.
- Personal EVs lead adoption: Around 93.4% of EVs in Kerala were personal vehicles (two‑ and four‑wheelers), indicating strong consumer demand.
- Vehicle Registration Surge: Kerala saw a 12.8 % increase in total vehicle registrations in 2025.
- EV Sales Numbers: Around 80,261 EVs were sold in Kerala in 2025.
- Charging infrastructure: Kerala has widespread EV charging infrastructure, including public and private stations.
- Policy timeline: Kerala’s EV policy (2019) laid the foundation for early adoption, charging network, and incentives.
- Government support: State subsidies, tax benefits, and reduced registration fees encouraged consumers to adopt EVs.
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