Electric mobility is steadily gaining its presence in the minds of the public. From April 2021 to September 2021, the electric car sales in India grew by 234% ready to set a new record in the industry. Society is still under preparation to properly adapt EVs, however, the construction of charging stations are also in process. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has also recently announced that it will open 10,000 charging stations across India by 2024.
A total of 6261 electric cars were sold in the first half of the current FY 2021-2022 setting a new record. A total of 1872 units were sold in the FY 2020-2021 that shows a 234% increase in Year-on-Year sales.
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With the entry of Tata Nexon EV in the market it took the lead on the sales chart regularly. Tata was able to sell 3618 units across India. MG ZS EV stood at second place being 1789 units sold. Tata Tigor EV stood at third place being 801 units sold and Hyundai Kona stood at the fourth place being only 51 units sold. However, it is the only electric car that has noticed a downfall in sales.
Electric mobility is expanding its wings slowly and steadily. With the increase in prices of petrol and diesel, it is very important to have a safe and secure future. Electric vehicles are not only economical but are also eco-friendly and require a lesser maintenance cost as compared to petrol and diesel motors.
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An electric vehicle is the most feasible mode of transportation for everyone. With the ongoing hike in fuel prices, there is a possibility that the fuel might get so expensive that it would not be affordable by everyone. So, this is the right time to make a wiser decision of switching to electric mobility. The advancement in technology is not letting the public sacrifice with any sort of comfort and convenience.
The automotive industry is on the verge of switching to electric cars, two-wheelers or even commercial vehicles. The luxury carmakers Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar have also introduced some mind-blowing electric cars in the market which are just next to an investment. Automotive giants like Mahindra and Mahindra, and Tata are in a mood to introduce new electric cars in the market.
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