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Karnataka Among Top Performers in India Electric Mobility Index 2025
Bengaluru, September 19: 
Karnataka has emerged as one of India’s top-performing States in electric mobility, securing the third position nationally with a score of 73 in the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 released by NITI Aayog.
The State is also among the two leading large States classified as Top Performers, alongside Maharashtra, reflecting its progress in advancing electric mobility.
Delhi topped the overall rankings with a score of 84, followed by Maharashtra with 78. Karnataka secured the third position with 73, followed by Chandigarh (71) and Goa (65). The Index classifies jurisdictions scoring 65 and above as Top Performers.
Karnataka recorded a score of 97 in Charging Infrastructure Readiness, the highest in the country, highlighting the State’s progress in developing the infrastructure required to support electric vehicle adoption.
Receiving the recognition at the launch of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, during the NITI-State Workshop Series, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy, Gaurav Gupta said, “Karnataka’s electric mobility initiatives include BESCOM EV Mithra, a unified electric vehicle charging application, a single-window clearance system and an EV Accelerator Cell. Karnataka was also the first State in India to introduce a dedicated electric vehicle policy in 2017, covering vehicle sales, charging infrastructure and dedicated manufacturing zones,”.
“Karnataka’s progress in electric mobility is reflected not only in its performance in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, but also in the steady expansion of EV adoption and charging infrastructure across the State. Karnataka currently has 6,979 EV charging stations, including 4,896 in Bengaluru. EV sales are also on the rise, with penetration close to 15% during the first five months of FY 2026–27. The State has recorded the third-highest cumulative EV sales in the country, after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra,”.
“Karnataka accounts for 8.81% of India’s overall EV registrations. The State ranks among the top three in overall EV registrations, after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, and is second in both two-wheeler and four-wheeler registrations, after Maharashtra. In e-bus registrations, Karnataka ranks third, after Delhi and Maharashtra. We will continue to build on this progress through coordinated policy implementation, infrastructure expansion and measures to make electric mobility more accessible across Karnataka.”
About the India Electric Mobility Index
The India Electric Mobility Index, developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with WRI India, is the second edition of the assessment. It evaluates the progress of States and Union Territories towards electric mobility, covering both policy frameworks and implementation outcomes.
Quotes:
“Karnataka’s recognition among the country’s top performers in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025 is an encouraging milestone in our efforts to advance sustainable mobility. The State will continue to strengthen its electric mobility ecosystem through supportive policies, infrastructure development and initiatives that facilitate wider adoption of electric vehicles.”
-K. J. George, Minister for Energy and Tourism
“As the nodal agency for developing electric vehicle infrastructure in Karnataka, BESCOM is committed to expanding and strengthening the State’s charging network. We will continue to facilitate the development of accessible charging infrastructure and support the growth of electric mobility across Karnataka.”
Dr. N. Shivashankara, BESCOM Managing Director
