India Charges ahead on the Global EV Map
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Research forecasts 15.4 million electric vehicles (EVs) to be shipped globally in 2023.
- Cars make up 97.1 % of the global EV market.
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- EV Growth Anticipated: Electric buses and vans are expected to see 200,000 shipments each in 2023.
- Total EV shipments are projected to reach 18.5 million in 2024.
- Rising EV Sales in India: Sales of EVs in India have been on the rise, with significant growth recorded.
- In 2022-23 (FY23), EV sales surged by 173.6 percent to 1.25 million, up from 460,000 in the previous year. In 2018-19, EV sales in India were at 150,000.
- Electric Two-Wheelers Dominating: Registered electric two-wheelers hold the majority of the market share, accounting for 48.8 % cumulatively until FY23.
News Source: Business Standard