Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 4 July 2026

India's Electric Vehicle (EV) Sector Surpasses 2 Million Annual Sales

Exam-focused facts from the 4 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • India has crossed 2 million annual electric vehicle (EV) sales, with electric two-wheelers accounting for over 1.28 million units.
  • The passenger vehicle EV segment recorded 89% growth over the past year, while electric buses have exceeded 5% penetration.
  • India currently imports nearly 85% of its energy requirements.
  • The country has set renewable energy capacity targets of 500 GW by 2030 and 1,000 GW by 2047.
  • Key policy catalysts for the sector include PM E-Drive, PM eBus Sewa, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and incentives for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing.