New Delhi, Dec 17: Electric vehicle adoption in Punjab has grown rapidly over the past five years, with registrations rising steeply following the rollout of the state’s electric vehicle policy, the Centre informed Parliament on Monday.
Data shared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways showed that electric two-wheeler registrations increased from 128 in 2020 to 21,229 in 2025, as of November 27. Electric car registrations rose from 11 in 2020 to 2,670 during the same period.
The ministry said growth picked up pace after 2023. “The number jumped from 799 in 2023 to 1,469 in 2024, and then to 2,670 by November 27, 2025,” it said.
Experts said the trend coincided with Punjab’s decision to exempt electric vehicles from road tax, which otherwise ranges between 9% and 13% of the ex-showroom price.
“Punjab’s EV policy is a comprehensive policy aimed at encouraging electric vehicle adoption,” said Dr. Mohd Parvez, owner-founder of Xroaders. “The current framework is valid till 2026, but it should be extended for at least five more years.”
Parvez said expanding charging infrastructure would be critical to sustaining growth. “More charging stations will give confidence to buyers and help Punjab contribute to India’s global carbon emission reduction efforts,” he said.
Unlike Punjab, Chandigarh offers both road tax exemption and subsidies for EV buyers, while Haryana provides a 15% subsidy. Haryana has registered around 4,248 electric vehicles in 2025 so far, according to official data.
Dr. Simran Dhaliwal, an EV enthusiast, said Punjab still faces serious infrastructure challenges. “In many cities of the state, there is not even a single charging station,” she said. “The policy says there should be one public charging station for every 10 electric vehicles in target cities, but this needs to be enforced properly.”
She said better implementation would help maintain momentum in EV adoption across the state.
