Electric vehicle industry in India

Electric vehicle industry in India. India unveiled 'National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020' in 2013 to address the issues of National energy security, vehicular pollution and growth of domestic manufacturing capabilities.^[1]

Hybrid or electric cars

The hybrid or electric cars available in India are:^[2]

• Mahindra e2o, Price Range: Rs. 4.79 lakh - Rs. 5.34 lakh
• Toyota Prius, Price Range: Rs. 38.10 lakh - Rs. 39.80 lakh
• Toyota Camry Hybrid
• BMW i8
• Mahindra Scorpio MicroHybrid

Electric motorcycles and scooters

The following companies have launched Electric motorcycles and scooters in India:^[3]

• LOHIA AUTO INDUSTRIES
• Heroelectric
• BPG
• Bsa motors
• TVS
• EKO

Electric bicycles

The following companies have launched Electric bicycles in India:

• Hulikkal Electro India Pvt Ltd^[4]
• Ampere Vehicles
• BSA Motors
• EBike India
• Electrotherm

Electric buses

India's first electric bus was launched in Bangalore in 2014.^[5]

Electric mini pick up trucks

The following companies have launched electric pick up trucks in India:

• Mahindra^[6]
• Tata Motors, Ace Electric in 2016 ^[7]
• Ashok Leyland, Dost Electric pick up truck

Electric heavy duty trucks, semi-trailer and tractor trucks

There are no known cases of manufacturing and use of electric heavy duty trucks, semi-trailers or tractor trucks in India.

E-rickshaws

A Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Parliament in 2015, which established battery-powered e-rickshaws as a valid form of commercial transport in India.^[8] With their small size and small turning radius, E-rickshaw is already a popular mode of transport in Delhi-NCR, particularly in small lanes and congested areas.

Electric railways

Indian Railways has a long history of electric locomotives. Delhi Metro, powered by electricity, is the latest and most successful public transport system in India.

See also

• Media related to Automobile manufacturers of India at Wikimedia Commons
• Electric vehicle industry in China
• List of vehicle plants in India
• Automotive industry in India
• Electric Car
• Electric truck

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