Setting its sight on becoming the world’s Electric Vehicle (EV) capital, Tamil Nadu is making steady strides. With auto giants pivoting towards electric mobility, a substantial portion of electric vehicles sold nationwide are ‘Made in Chennai’. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ Vahan Dashboard data, 40% of electric vehicles sold in India last year (January to September 2023) were manufactured in Tamil Nadu.
The ministry has set ambitious targets for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, with a specific focus on different vehicle segments. By 2030, the government aims for 30% of newly registered private cars, 40% of buses, 70% of commercial cars, and a significant 80% of two-wheelers and three-wheelers to be electric and Tamil Nadu will play a key role in the transition.
