Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, has emerged as the fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) market in India, with an impressive 84% year-on-year growth. The growth has been driven by rising consumer demand, supportive government policies and rapid expansion of charging infrastructure, according to a recent survey conducted by a Gurgaon-based auto-technology company.
The study found that Bhubaneswar has witnessed a sharp increase in EV adoption across vehicle segments, positioning the city ahead of other urban centres in the country’s transition to sustainable mobility. Bhubaneswar is ahead of Gurugram, Jaipur, Agra, and Ludhiana.
The growth has been attributed to increasing environmental awareness among consumers, improving affordability of electric vehicles and proactive policy support from the state government.
The survey highlighted that the city’s EV ecosystem has strengthened significantly with the addition of more public charging stations, better after-sales support and expanding service networks, making electric mobility more convenient for users. The report highlights that tier-II cities are driving this change.
Industry experts believe Bhubaneswar’s achievement reflects a combination of government incentives and public switching over to green options.
India’s broader EV market has been witnessing strong growth, supported by policy measures, expanding product offerings and investments in charging infrastructure. Analysts expect the momentum to continue as the country pushes towards greater electrification of its transport sector.
The Electric SUVs now have become a solution for India’s mobility accounting for 82.5% of total EV consideration, representing 30.8% increase per year. Hatchbacks amount for 11% demand.
