The government’s relentless push toward EVs, rising fuel costs, and consumers’ growing appetite for environment-friendly mobility solutions have all contributed to a manifold rise in the sale of electric vehicles in 2021-22. According to data compiled by the automobile dealers' body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), electric vehicle retail sales in India increased three-fold in 2021-22.
Total electric vehicle (EV) sales touched 4,29,217 units in 2021-22, a three-fold rise from 1,34,821 units in 2020-21. The drop in sales in 2020-21 in comparison to 2019-20 is palpable considering the impact of the Covid pandemic.
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Jitesh Surjiani
Jitesh Surjiani is passionate about progressive change for India and its citizens. He writes about issues that are roadblocks in improving quality of life and interpersonal interactions as well as areas of public governance that fall short in intent and action.
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