Unlocking EV Adoption Through Stronger Residual Values February 13, 2026 | Kaustav Sood, Marie McNamara (All authors are from RMI) India’s electric vehicle (EV) market is reaching new highs. In 2025, 2.3 million EVs were sold, accounting for 8 percent of new vehicle sales. However, to meet long-term targets, reducing the affordability gap for lower-income…

Unplugging Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions About Electric Vehicles in India Nov 21, 2025 | Chetna Nagpal, Rollins Baird, Samhita Shiledar, Vaibhav Sabharwal (All authors are from RMI) As India drives toward a cleaner, greener future, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly becoming part of our everyday conversations. With rising fuel costs, growing concerns around air pollution,…

Shoonya@4: India’s Journey Towards a Clean Mobility Future DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF HERE Shoonya@4 charts India’s clean mobility journey. The campaign — which has gone from 20 partners when it was launched in 2021 to over 230 partners now — has enabled 1.1 billion clean rides and deliveries. The publication highlights the campaign’s vision, activities, milestones,…

From e-Bikes to e-Buses: EVs Revolutionising How India Travels Dec 20, 2024 As India accelerates toward a more sustainable future, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is transforming the country’s transportation landscape. The enthusiasm for EVs among Indian consumers is palpable, as the market is projected to projected to grow from US$23.38 billion in 2024…

Demystifying the EV Lending Process May 22, 2023 | Marie McNamara, RMI The market for electric vehicles (EVs) in India is growing at a rapid pace, bringing about a revolution in the mobility sector in the country. To fuel this momentum, access to affordable financing options will be vital in ensuring all stakeholders, including small…

Deciding Whether an Electric Vehicle Makes Sense? March 25, 2023 | Pranav Lakhina (RMI), Chetna Nagpal (RMI India) India is witnessing an unprecedented transition in the transportation sector, with electric mobility at the forefront of this revolution. According to the Vahan Dashboard, electric vehicles (EVs) represent 5% of all new vehicles registered in 2022. The…

Opinion: Increased adoption of EVs for final mile distribution can accelerate Shoonya-pollution logistics December 14, 2021, | Randheer Singh & Samhita Shiledar Currently, the ‘final mile’ accounts for more than 50 percent of the total logistics cost and disproportionally contributes to air pollution and carbon emissions compelling the transition to green mobility is of utmost…

Bringing Zero-Pollution Delivery in India to 100% Market Share with Shoonya October 28, 2021 | Akshima Ghate, Clay Stranger & Rebecca Fisher In the ancient language of Sanskrit, the word शून्यता or “Shoonya” signifies “zero,” “nothing,” and “infinite possibility.” It is derived from the root “svi,” meaning “hollow” or “empty.” So what does Shoonya imply…

Shoonya Will Electrify Urban Deliveries in India-Is the World Next? September 15, 2021 | Christian Roselund & Samhita Shiledar The 21st century has made buying things easier than ever. With a web search and the click of a mouse, you can buy almost anything: from a large-screen TV to lunch. And instead of traveling to…