Electric Three-Wheelers Rapidly Transform India Into a Global EV Leader
India has emerged as the world's leading market for electric three-wheelers, with over half of new sales in September being battery-powered. Mahindra Last Mile Mobility CEO Suman Mishra stated that government subsidies, enhanced vehicle quality, and decreasing operational costs have accelerated adoption. While drivers like Afroz Alam and Mohammad Ali highlight significant daily financial savings compared to fossil-fuel vehicles, the industry still faces obstacles including infrastructure shortages in cities like Mumbai and supply chain dependencies on China and South Korea.
Originally published by The Straits Times | 8 November 2026 | Read original: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/electric-auto-rickshaws-reshape-indias-roads
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