WINNERS
Maharashtra
Best State for Two-Wheeler EV Adoption - Gold
With India’s highest two-wheeler volumes, Maharashtra’s EV movement carries unmatched scale — and the numbers speak for themselves. The distinguished jury notes Maharashtra’s great absolute numbers, powered largely by its western megacities… and highlights that in a country where the two-wheeler market is all about volume, Maharashtra naturally takes the lead. Maharashtra — the Gold Winner for Best State in Two-Wheeler EV Adoption, driving India’s largest and fastest-growing electric two-wheeler community.
With India’s highest two-wheeler volumes, Maharashtra’s EV movement carries unmatched scale — and the numbers speak for themselves. The distinguished jury notes Maharashtra’s great absolute numbers, powered largely by its western megacities… and highlights that in a country where the two-wheeler market is all about volume, Maharashtra naturally takes the lead. Maharashtra — the Gold Winner for Best State in Two-Wheeler EV Adoption, driving India’s largest and fastest-growing electric two-wheeler community.
Karnataka
Best State for Two-Wheeler EV Adoption - Silver
Karnataka has emerged as one of the strongest champions of two-wheeler electrification. The distinguished jury notes Karnataka’s solid adoption, supported by the presence of top EV innovators — Ather, Ola, Ultraviolette — all born here in Bengaluru. Karnataka stands tall with the second-highest EV volumes and the highest adoption density in the country. Karnataka — the Silver Winner for Best State in Two-Wheeler EV Adoption, where innovation meets everyday mobility, and electric riding becomes a way of life.
Karnataka has emerged as one of the strongest champions of two-wheeler electrification. The distinguished jury notes Karnataka’s solid adoption, supported by the presence of top EV innovators — Ather, Ola, Ultraviolette — all born here in Bengaluru. Karnataka stands tall with the second-highest EV volumes and the highest adoption density in the country. Karnataka — the Silver Winner for Best State in Two-Wheeler EV Adoption, where innovation meets everyday mobility, and electric riding becomes a way of life.
Delhi
Best State for an EV Bus Fleet - Gold
Delhi stands at the forefront of India’s e-bus revolution. With the highest e-bus penetration in India at 6.17%, Delhi has built one of the most mature depot-charging ecosystems, setting a benchmark for large-scale public transport electrification. As one juror remarked: ‘It’s incredible to see the scale Delhi is achieving. For larger states the challenge is greater, but Delhi’s leadership is clear.’ For its pioneering scale, and a vision of cleaner public transport, we proudly present the Gold Award for Best State for an EV Bus Fleet — to Delhi.
Delhi stands at the forefront of India’s e-bus revolution. With the highest e-bus penetration in India at 6.17%, Delhi has built one of the most mature depot-charging ecosystems, setting a benchmark for large-scale public transport electrification. As one juror remarked: ‘It’s incredible to see the scale Delhi is achieving. For larger states the challenge is greater, but Delhi’s leadership is clear.’ For its pioneering scale, and a vision of cleaner public transport, we proudly present the Gold Award for Best State for an EV Bus Fleet — to Delhi.
Maharashtra
Best State for an EV Bus Fleet - Silver
With the second-largest electric bus fleet in the country, Maharashtra has successfully deployed e-buses across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and more—powered by strong partnerships with leading OEMs. Maharashtra has made significant strides—earning its place as a national leader. As one juror said, the achievement is undeniable.’ For its scale, commitment, and strong EV momentum, we proudly present the Silver Award for Best State for an EV Bus Fleet — Maharashtra.
With the second-largest electric bus fleet in the country, Maharashtra has successfully deployed e-buses across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and more—powered by strong partnerships with leading OEMs. Maharashtra has made significant strides—earning its place as a national leader. As one juror said, the achievement is undeniable.’ For its scale, commitment, and strong EV momentum, we proudly present the Silver Award for Best State for an EV Bus Fleet — Maharashtra.
Karnataka
Best State for EV Charging Infrastructure - Gold
With over 6,000 charging stations, Karnataka has built one of the most robust EV charging ecosystems in the country. Our distinguished jury noted Karnataka’s ‘solid ecosystem and large charging megahubs is exactly what India needs.’ As the home of India’s thriving electric two-wheeler startup ecosystem, delivering reach, reliability, and readiness and for unmatched scale, vision and infrastructure leadership, the Gold Award for Best State for EV Charging Infrastructure goes to Karnataka.
With over 6,000 charging stations, Karnataka has built one of the most robust EV charging ecosystems in the country. Our distinguished jury noted Karnataka’s ‘solid ecosystem and large charging megahubs is exactly what India needs.’ As the home of India’s thriving electric two-wheeler startup ecosystem, delivering reach, reliability, and readiness and for unmatched scale, vision and infrastructure leadership, the Gold Award for Best State for EV Charging Infrastructure goes to Karnataka.
Delhi
Best State for EV Charging Infrastructure - Silver
With 1,967+ public charging points, Delhi now boasts the highest charger density per area and road length in the country. The jury notes that Delhi shows the way for how mega-cities can adopt electric mobility.’ For its pioneering infrastructure and its unwavering push towards an electric future, we congratulate Delhi — Silver Winner for Best EV Charging Infrastructure.
With 1,967+ public charging points, Delhi now boasts the highest charger density per area and road length in the country. The jury notes that Delhi shows the way for how mega-cities can adopt electric mobility.’ For its pioneering infrastructure and its unwavering push towards an electric future, we congratulate Delhi — Silver Winner for Best EV Charging Infrastructure.
Gujarat
Best State for EV Charging Tariffs - Gold
In a nation accelerating toward clean mobility, one state has set a benchmark that’s hard to match…That is Gujarat. With the lowest EV-charging tariff in India — just ₹4 to ₹4.1 per kWh — and minimal demand charges, Gujarat has built one of the most CPO-friendly ecosystems in the country. Our distinguished jury noted Gujarat’s aggressive push to drive EV adoption makes it the winner of the Gold Award for Best State for EV Charging Tariffs goes to Gujarat.
In a nation accelerating toward clean mobility, one state has set a benchmark that’s hard to match…That is Gujarat. With the lowest EV-charging tariff in India — just ₹4 to ₹4.1 per kWh — and minimal demand charges, Gujarat has built one of the most CPO-friendly ecosystems in the country. Our distinguished jury noted Gujarat’s aggressive push to drive EV adoption makes it the winner of the Gold Award for Best State for EV Charging Tariffs goes to Gujarat.
Maharashtra
Best State for EV Charging Tariffs - Silver
With low energy costs between ₹4.05 and ₹4.24 per kWh and a predictable demand charge of ₹70/kVA, Maharashtra offers a tariff regime that is balanced, stable, and investor-friendly. Our distinguished jury noted Maharashtra’s strong and steady policy foundation stands out for its reliability and balance. For its thoughtful pricing framework and consistent push toward accessible electric mobility, the Silver Award for Best State for EV Charging Tariffs goes to Maharashtra.
With low energy costs between ₹4.05 and ₹4.24 per kWh and a predictable demand charge of ₹70/kVA, Maharashtra offers a tariff regime that is balanced, stable, and investor-friendly. Our distinguished jury noted Maharashtra’s strong and steady policy foundation stands out for its reliability and balance. For its thoughtful pricing framework and consistent push toward accessible electric mobility, the Silver Award for Best State for EV Charging Tariffs goes to Maharashtra.
Tamil Nadu
Best State for EV Manufacturing Ecosystem - Gold
With an end-to-end EV industrial base — from OEMs to battery assembly, skilled workforce training, and large-format exports — Tamil Nadu has built one of the most complete ecosystems in the country. The jury notes Tamil Nadu’s green-energy industrial parks, its unmatched logistics connectivity, its strategic manufacturing clusters and a dedicated EV export hub, Tamil Nadu — the Gold Winner for Best State in EV Manufacturing Ecosystem is powering India’s electric future, one factory, one innovation, and one export at a time.
With an end-to-end EV industrial base — from OEMs to battery assembly, skilled workforce training, and large-format exports — Tamil Nadu has built one of the most complete ecosystems in the country. The jury notes Tamil Nadu’s green-energy industrial parks, its unmatched logistics connectivity, its strategic manufacturing clusters and a dedicated EV export hub, Tamil Nadu — the Gold Winner for Best State in EV Manufacturing Ecosystem is powering India’s electric future, one factory, one innovation, and one export at a time.
Maharashtra
Best State for EV Manufacturing Ecosystem - Silver
The Silver Award for Best State for EV Manufacturing Ecosystem goes to Maharashtra. With a diversified OEM base and a strong network of Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers, Maharashtra has steadily built a solid EV foundation. With its robust export-ready infrastructure and for its growing ecosystem, strategic investments, and strong industrial backbone—we congratulate Maharashtra, winner of the Silver Award for Best State for EV Manufacturing Ecosystem.
The Silver Award for Best State for EV Manufacturing Ecosystem goes to Maharashtra. With a diversified OEM base and a strong network of Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers, Maharashtra has steadily built a solid EV foundation. With its robust export-ready infrastructure and for its growing ecosystem, strategic investments, and strong industrial backbone—we congratulate Maharashtra, winner of the Silver Award for Best State for EV Manufacturing Ecosystem.
NCT of Delhi
Best State for EV Policy - Gold
The NCT of Delhi stands at the forefront of the country’s EV revolution. Delhi offers strong consumer incentives, full waivers, scrappage bonuses, and robust digital claim systems—creating a seamless ecosystem for adoption. As our jurors say: ‘Strong policies and a powerful push for EV adoption, and for its bold vision, stable policy framework, and unmatched commitment to a cleaner future… we proudly honour the NCT of Delhi—Gold Winner for Best EV Policy.
The NCT of Delhi stands at the forefront of the country’s EV revolution. Delhi offers strong consumer incentives, full waivers, scrappage bonuses, and robust digital claim systems—creating a seamless ecosystem for adoption. As our jurors say: ‘Strong policies and a powerful push for EV adoption, and for its bold vision, stable policy framework, and unmatched commitment to a cleaner future… we proudly honour the NCT of Delhi—Gold Winner for Best EV Policy.
Gujarat
Best State for EV Policy - Silver
Gujarat stands out for its bold, forward-looking EV policy. With balanced fiscal support, clear industrial incentives, and a thoughtful mix of capex benefits, road-tax waivers, and battery manufacturing promotion, Gujarat is rapidly positioning itself as a major EV player. As the jury says: ‘A strong policy… and Gujarat has extended it.’ For its industrial vision, policy leadership, and commitment to creating a robust EV future, we proudly honour Gujarat — Silver Winner for Best EV Policy.
Gujarat stands out for its bold, forward-looking EV policy. With balanced fiscal support, clear industrial incentives, and a thoughtful mix of capex benefits, road-tax waivers, and battery manufacturing promotion, Gujarat is rapidly positioning itself as a major EV player. As the jury says: ‘A strong policy… and Gujarat has extended it.’ For its industrial vision, policy leadership, and commitment to creating a robust EV future, we proudly honour Gujarat — Silver Winner for Best EV Policy.
Delhi
Best State for EV Taxi - Gold
The Capital leads the nation with the highest number of EV taxis—2,044 and counting. A strong EV Aggregator Policy, permit-free operations, and digital integration have enabled fast, visible adoption. The jury acknowledged the wider regional participation—from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh—reflecting a collective shift. For its unmatched fleet strength, pioneering policies, and clear, city-wide momentum, the Gold Award for Best State for EV Taxi goes to Delhi.
The Capital leads the nation with the highest number of EV taxis—2,044 and counting. A strong EV Aggregator Policy, permit-free operations, and digital integration have enabled fast, visible adoption. The jury acknowledged the wider regional participation—from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh—reflecting a collective shift. For its unmatched fleet strength, pioneering policies, and clear, city-wide momentum, the Gold Award for Best State for EV Taxi goes to Delhi.
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Kerala
Best State for Four-Wheeler EV Adoption - Gold
Kerala has emerged as a national frontrunner in four-wheeler EV adoption. With an impressive 7% penetration and a uniform spread across the state, Kerala showcases how adoption flourishes when citizens, policy, and utilities move in harmony. The jury applauds Kerala’s exemplary DISCOM support and pioneering initiatives by KSEB, which have empowered widespread EV ownership. Ranked fourth in absolute numbers, yet leading the nation in adoption strength—Kerala proudly claims the Gold Award for Best State for Four-Wheeler EV Adoption.
Kerala has emerged as a national frontrunner in four-wheeler EV adoption. With an impressive 7% penetration and a uniform spread across the state, Kerala showcases how adoption flourishes when citizens, policy, and utilities move in harmony. The jury applauds Kerala’s exemplary DISCOM support and pioneering initiatives by KSEB, which have empowered widespread EV ownership. Ranked fourth in absolute numbers, yet leading the nation in adoption strength—Kerala proudly claims the Gold Award for Best State for Four-Wheeler EV Adoption.
Karnataka
Best State for Four-Wheeler EV Adoption - Silver
With a balanced 6% penetration and strong adoption density, Karnataka’s progress is deeply backed by its thriving innovation ecosystem. As the jury puts it, ‘Impressive, but expected from a state with such a strong tech and mobility reputation.’ Even so, Karnataka stands tall with the second-highest number of four-wheeler EVs in the country. Committed, innovative, and steadily expanding—Karnataka proudly earns the Silver Award for Best State for Four-Wheeler EV Adoption.
With a balanced 6% penetration and strong adoption density, Karnataka’s progress is deeply backed by its thriving innovation ecosystem. As the jury puts it, ‘Impressive, but expected from a state with such a strong tech and mobility reputation.’ Even so, Karnataka stands tall with the second-highest number of four-wheeler EVs in the country. Committed, innovative, and steadily expanding—Karnataka proudly earns the Silver Award for Best State for Four-Wheeler EV Adoption.
Chandigarh
Best UT for EV Overall - Gold
Chandigarh has emerged as the undisputed leader in electric mobility among UTs—backed by a framework that performs strongly across every key parameter. Delivering excellence, Chandigarh stands best across all parameters. A model city, a progressive policy mindset, and a system that works—not just on paper, but on the road. For its holistic performance and exceptional leadership in clean mobility, the Gold Award for Best UT for EV Overall goes to Chandigarh.
Chandigarh has emerged as the undisputed leader in electric mobility among UTs—backed by a framework that performs strongly across every key parameter. Delivering excellence, Chandigarh stands best across all parameters. A model city, a progressive policy mindset, and a system that works—not just on paper, but on the road. For its holistic performance and exceptional leadership in clean mobility, the Gold Award for Best UT for EV Overall goes to Chandigarh.
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Puducherry
Best UT for EV Overall - Silver
In the journey toward a cleaner, smarter mobility future, Puducherry has shown commendable intent—and the results are beginning to shine. Ranked just behind the front-runners, Puducherry has earned the admiration of our distinguished jury. With its strong start and expanding ecosystem, Puducherry is steadily paving the way for wider EV adoption. For its promising progress and emerging leadership in sustainable mobility, the Silver Award for Best UT for EV Overall goes to Puducherry.
In the journey toward a cleaner, smarter mobility future, Puducherry has shown commendable intent—and the results are beginning to shine. Ranked just behind the front-runners, Puducherry has earned the admiration of our distinguished jury. With its strong start and expanding ecosystem, Puducherry is steadily paving the way for wider EV adoption. For its promising progress and emerging leadership in sustainable mobility, the Silver Award for Best UT for EV Overall goes to Puducherry.
Delhi
Best City for EV Bus Adoption - Gold
Our distinguished jury noted that ‘Delhi has shown the way for other metros to follow. They highlighted its highest e-bus penetration, mature depot-charging operations, and a strong, stable policy environment making electrification truly scalable. With the rapid rollout of 9-metre electric connector buses under the DEVI scheme, a fully integrated public transit strategy, and for leading India’s clean public transport revolution, the Gold Award for Best City for EV Bus Adoption goes to Delhi.
Our distinguished jury noted that ‘Delhi has shown the way for other metros to follow. They highlighted its highest e-bus penetration, mature depot-charging operations, and a strong, stable policy environment making electrification truly scalable. With the rapid rollout of 9-metre electric connector buses under the DEVI scheme, a fully integrated public transit strategy, and for leading India’s clean public transport revolution, the Gold Award for Best City for EV Bus Adoption goes to Delhi.
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Bengaluru
Best City for EV Bus Adoption - Silver
With over 1,568 electric buses on the road—and more coming—Bengaluru is building one of India’s most forward-looking, data-driven public transport systems. Our jury praised BMTC as ‘one of the most progressive transport undertakings in the country.’They noted its integrated multimodal planning and a strong EV outlook, smart planning, and rapidly expanding electric fleet. The Silver Award for Best City for EV Bus Adoption goes to Bengaluru.
With over 1,568 electric buses on the road—and more coming—Bengaluru is building one of India’s most forward-looking, data-driven public transport systems. Our jury praised BMTC as ‘one of the most progressive transport undertakings in the country.’They noted its integrated multimodal planning and a strong EV outlook, smart planning, and rapidly expanding electric fleet. The Silver Award for Best City for EV Bus Adoption goes to Bengaluru.
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Goa
Best State for EV Taxi - Silver
Goa stands out with one of the highest EV-taxi densities per road length in the country—second only to Delhi, a remarkable achievement for a region balancing both local commuters and a massive floating tourist population. As our jury noted, for a small state, the progress has been exceptional. For its solid progress, strategic electrification, and leadership among small states, the Silver Award for Best State for EV Taxi goes to Goa.
Goa stands out with one of the highest EV-taxi densities per road length in the country—second only to Delhi, a remarkable achievement for a region balancing both local commuters and a massive floating tourist population. As our jury noted, for a small state, the progress has been exceptional. For its solid progress, strategic electrification, and leadership among small states, the Silver Award for Best State for EV Taxi goes to Goa.
Uttar Pradesh
Best State for Last Mile Connectivity - Gold
With thousands of e-rickshaws powering daily transport, UP has built the highest numbers and density of last-mile EVs in the country with cleaner commutes, accessible travel, and widespread livelihood opportunities. As our distinguished jury noted, ‘UP is a manufacturing hub for e-rickshaws—and that has helped push rapid adoption.’ For its scale, impact, and leadership in democratising electric mobility, the Gold Award for Best State for Last-Mile Connectivity goes to Uttar Pradesh.
With thousands of e-rickshaws powering daily transport, UP has built the highest numbers and density of last-mile EVs in the country with cleaner commutes, accessible travel, and widespread livelihood opportunities. As our distinguished jury noted, ‘UP is a manufacturing hub for e-rickshaws—and that has helped push rapid adoption.’ For its scale, impact, and leadership in democratising electric mobility, the Gold Award for Best State for Last-Mile Connectivity goes to Uttar Pradesh.
Punjab
Best State for Last Mile Connectivity - Silver
Punjab is emerging as one of India’s most efficient last-mile EV ecosystems. With strong per-capita penetration of e-rickshaws and remarkably high EV density, Punjab is reshaping how people move. As our distinguished jury highlighted, ‘Punjab shows very high density, and e-rickshaws are making a real difference to people’s lives.’ For improving access, empowering livelihoods, and driving clean mobility with impact, the Silver Award for Best State for Last-Mile Connectivity goes to Punjab.
Punjab is emerging as one of India’s most efficient last-mile EV ecosystems. With strong per-capita penetration of e-rickshaws and remarkably high EV density, Punjab is reshaping how people move. As our distinguished jury highlighted, ‘Punjab shows very high density, and e-rickshaws are making a real difference to people’s lives.’ For improving access, empowering livelihoods, and driving clean mobility with impact, the Silver Award for Best State for Last-Mile Connectivity goes to Punjab.