Long-range cars spark up EV adoption drive

India’s electric car industry is on the verge of a transformation, with the spotlight shifting to EVs that can go the extra mile—literally.

As consumers increasingly demand vehicles capable of covering hundreds of kilometres on a single charge at prices comparable to petrol and diesel models, manufacturers are racing to deliver.

Almost 75% of electric passenger vehicle buyers in 2024 opted for vehicles with 300-500-km range and another over 10% went for higher range EVs, industry executives said.

The influx of new models is expected to revive the EV market, which saw a slowdown for most of 2024.

Industry experts believe 2025 will mark a turning point for EV adoption in India with multiple factors aligning to potentially accelerate adoption beyond its current 2.5% share in India’s overall passenger vehicle market.

The rising preference for longer-range vehicles signals that consumers are now viewing EVs as primary vehicles rather than urban runabouts. At the same time, declining global battery costs are enabling manufacturers to offer higher-range vehicles at more competitive prices.