NITI Aayog says that after providing incentives, it’s time to adopt “strong signals” through regulations to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India.

Proposes “soft mandates” to begin with, targeting public transport, fleet vehicles, and urban freight – sectors easier to electrify.

Key Recommendations by NITI Aayog:
1. Progressively stricter EV mandates:
-For manufacturing, purchasing, and using EVs.
-Disincentivize Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle usage.
2. Apply to limited fleet segments initially, such as:
-Public transport buses
-Urban delivery/freight vehicles
-Fleet vehicles (taxis, cabs)
3. Stricter emission standards and higher taxes/registration fees for ICE vehicles.
4.Encourage transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs).
5. Expand and enforce CAFE norms (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) for fuel-efficient vehicles.
6. Infrastructure and ecosystem:
Boost charging infrastructure, battery-swapping, finance access, and supply chains.

Goals and Rationale:
India needs a demand-side push alongside existing incentives.
Aim to unlock a $200 billion opportunity via EV ecosystem development.
NITI emphasizes gradual and inclusive transition, starting small but aiming for long-term scalability.