Assessing State-Wise Policy Frameworks for Electric Vehicle Adoption: Transportation Sector in India

The rapid growth of the transportation sector has led to significant challenges in terms of environmental sustainability and energy security. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to mitigate these challenges by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. This paper focuses on analyzing the policy measures and their implications for state-wise electric vehicle adoption in India. India, as a signatory to global climate agreements, has set ambitious targets for EV adoption to combat air pollution and reduce its carbon footprint. However, the adoption of EVs across different states in India is influenced by various factors, including infrastructure development, economic conditions, consumer awareness, and policy support. This study conducts a comprehensive review of the policies and incentives the central and state governments provide to promote EV adoption. This paper also highlights the policy initiatives such as financial incentives, tax exemptions, subsidies, and charging infrastructure development.