EVs hit five lakh mark in Maharashtra rise 28% in 1 year. most are scooters | Mumbai News – Times of India
11,475 EVs registered at Tardeo RTO, the most in the city
In a development that will significantly cut down the state’s carbon footprint, the number of registered electric vehicles (EVs) in Maharashtra has reached 5 lakh, of which 8% are in Mumbai. In the state capital, while the island city’s preference is for electric cars, consumers in the distant suburbs mainly buy electric scooters.
Electric vehicles in state till July 15
- Total 5 lakh
Two-wheelers 4.3L- Cars 0.35L
- Others 0.35L
How states compare
- Uttar Pradesh-8.7 lakh
- Maharashtra-5 lakh
- Karnataka-4 lakh
The burgeoning demand for electric two-wheelers surpasses that of electric cars, primarily attributed to the convenience of charging the battery.The battery of an electric twowheeler can be effortlessly detached, charged, and even swapped, offering unparalleled flexibility Vivek Pai | mumbai mobility forum
