Delhi ranks first, only 2 large states among top performers in EV list, Pg23

Key Highlights:

• Delhi has topped the NITI Aayog's India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 for developing its e-mobility ecosystem and promoting Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption.
• Maharashtra and Karnataka are the only two large states among the top performers, securing second and third positions respectively.
• The IEMI is a composite index assessing policy framework and implementation outcomes for e-mobility at the state level.
• The index evaluates states based on transport electrification progress, charging infrastructure readiness, and EV research and innovation status.

Detailed Insights:

• The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) was developed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with WRI India.
• Delhi achieved the highest score of 84, followed by Maharashtra with 78 and Karnataka with 73.
• Madhya Pradesh showed significant improvement, moving from 23rd to 7th rank in the 2025 index.
• Eight large states are categorized as "frontrunners" with scores between 50-64, while seven are "emerging performers" scoring 35-49.
• Transport electrification progress, which measures market absorption and consumer acceptance, holds the highest weightage of 50% in the index calculation.
• Karnataka recorded the highest score nationwide in Charging Infrastructure Readiness, with a score of 97.
• Delhi also achieved the top score of 94 in the EV Research and Innovation Status category.

Key Concepts Involved:

• India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI): A composite index developed by NITI Aayog to assess states' performance in electric mobility development and adoption.
• NITI Aayog: The premier public policy think tank of the Government of India, providing directional and policy inputs.
• Electric Vehicles (EVs): Automobiles powered by electric motors, using energy stored in rechargeable batteries.