Uttarakhand Unveils Bold Draft EV Policy to Accelerate Sustainable Transport

In a significant move towards sustainable transport, Uttarakhand’s Draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 introduces comprehensive incentives for manufacturing and consumer adoption, aiming to revolutionize the state’s EV landscape.
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In a decisive step toward revolutionizing sustainable transportation, the Uttarakhand government has introduced its Draft Electric Vehicle (Manufacturing and Purchasing) Policy 2025. This policy aims to propel the state into a future of eco-friendly transport through extensive manufacturing incentives and consumer benefits. Capital subsidies and concessional land grants are part of the strategic incentive package, designed to bolster the production capacity of electric vehicles (EVs) across the region, with a focus on diverse vehicle categories including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, electric cars, and commercial e-buses.

Uttarakhand’s policy promises to bridge the gap between private and public adoption of electric vehicles. By extending dedicated support to fleet operators and charging station developers, the policy seeks to dismantle operational barriers and enhance the development of charging infrastructure. This strategic support is particularly aimed at facilitating the installation of charging stations in both bustling urban areas and underserved rural locales—paving the way for a broad and balanced EV ecosystem throughout the state.

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The rise in EV registrations, now at 84,614 among nearly 42 lakh vehicles overall, underscores the state’s trajectory towards sustainable mobility. The draft policy envisions an accelerated transition to EVs through a multifaceted approach encompassing manufacturing incentives, consumer subsidies, ecosystem development, and infrastructure expansion. This comprehensive strategy is expected to cultivate an investment-friendly environment vital for the transition to a sustainable transport infrastructure in Uttarakhand.

On a national level, the Indian government is also committed to advancing its National Electric Vehicle Strategy, aimed at establishing widespread EV charging networks along major highways and “hydrogen highways” on critical freight routes. This is particularly significant in the context of decarbonizing the freight industry, where trucks emitted a staggering 22 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024, and long-haul routes remain a focal point of the decarbonization debate.

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Electric Vehicle Council chief executive Julie Delvecchio emphasized that a range of strategies is necessary to decarbonize the freight sector. She noted that the availability of a wide variety of EV models presents a major advantage. Similarly, Ian Campbell, managing director of Janus Electric, highlighted the industry’s growing attention to decarbonizing trucking—a sector known for its challenges in reducing emissions but also its potential for innovation with companies focusing on retrofitting used trucks with EV batteries.

Uttarakhand’s forward-thinking policy, aligned with the national strategy, aims not only to enhance the state’s EV infrastructure but also to contribute to a greener future for India’s transport network. Through this policy, Uttarakhand is poised to become a key player in the nation’s transition to sustainable transport, setting a precedent for other states to follow.

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