Electric vehicle registrations see a big jump in Karnataka

BENGALURU: The state has seen a nearly 1,500% increase in e-vehicle registrations in three years, as per statistics from the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH). While 6,150 EVs were registered in 2019, the number hit 95,856 in 2022.

Last year, monthly registrations of EVs crossed 10,000 in October (10,787) and November (10,960). There are 2.9 crore vehicles in the state, of which 1.5 lakh are EVs, including 1.3 lakh two-wheelers and 9,831 cars.

Experts say soaring fuel prices, lower maintenance cost, increased awareness and availability of more models from different manufacturers are behind the spike in e-vehicle registrations.