India, May 21 -- India is decidedly a two-wheeler market when it comes to electric vehicles. A McKinsey report projects that electric two-wheelers will make up 60-70% of new vehicle sales by 2030, but global EV brands remain out of reach for most consumers due to astronomical prices. The shift to green mobility is taking place, nonetheless, driven by homegrown startups, electric 2Ws that combine affordability with reliable technology.

The journey could have been smoother, but for technological setbacks and compliance conflicts amid a regulatory landscape shaped by FAME India and its incentive schemes. Besides early movers like Ather Energy and Ola Electric, the likes of Ultraviolette, Oben Electric and River Mobility are redefining EV co...