India Seeks Inclusive, Economically Sustainable Electric Mobility Transition
New Delhi, March 30 – India’s transition to electric mobility must be inclusive and economically sustainable, with a focus on affordability and scalability across both urban and rural markets, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Monday.The minister spoke at the launch of the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), an industry-led platform designed to advance the EV charging ecosystem. Kumaraswamy emphasized that the focus must shift beyond simply adding more charging points.
“What we need now is reliability, ease of access, and, most importantly, interoperability,” Kumaraswamy stated. “We must ensure that India’s transition to electric vehicles remains inclusive and economically sustainable.”
He added that the government’s approach should continue to prioritize affordability for consumers, viability for industry, and scalability across both urban and rural markets. Light electric vehicles will remain central to this transition, serving as the primary mode of transport for millions of Indians.
Kumaraswamy indicated that India has a real opportunity to lead, not just domestically but globally. “If we can develop cost-effective and scalable solutions here, we can take them to our emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and Latin America that share similar mobility needs,” he said.
The minister reiterated the importance of strong partnerships between the government and the industry. He assured continued policy support, innovation enablement, and the strengthening of manufacturing ecosystems.
“At the same time, industry collaboration like what we are seeing through LEAF will be critical in delivering real impact on the ground,” Kumaraswamy added.
LEAF, a neutral, industry-led consortium driven by Hero MotoCorp Ltd through its Emerging Mobility Business Unit, IPEC India, and Ather Energy Ltd., aims to enable alignment on shared approaches for delivering a seamless and interoperable charging experience at scale. Founding members Kausalya Nandakumar, Ravneet S Phokela, and Zohra Khan highlighted the initiative’s potential to unlock India’s potential as a global leader in light electric mobility by building a more cohesive and scalable public charging ecosystem.
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