State PCS - JAMMU & KASHMIR (JKAS)

• 19 Jan 2026

Kerala Leads Personal Electric Vehicle Adoption in 2025

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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