New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Electric Vehicles made up only 7.6 per cent of total vehicle sales in 2024, well short of the 30 per cent goal in 2030. While India has made notable progress in electric two- and three-wheelers, the adoption of electric buses, cars, and especially long-haul trucks remains sluggish, according to the NITI Aayog report titled "Electric Vehicles in India: Unlocking a USD 200 Billion Opportunity," outlining an ambitious roadmap to boost EV adoption in the country.

With a target of 30 per cent EV sales by 2030, the report identifies key challenges and proposes bold mandates, strategic investments, and regulatory reforms to accelerate the transition.

According to the report, India's EV sales grew from just 50,000 in 2016 t...