Kerala Secures 19th Spot in NITI Aayog’s Electric Mobility Index

Swift Summary

• Kerala ranked 19th in the first India Electric Mobility Index 2024 (IEMI), published by NITI Aayog.
• Scored 36 out of 100, categorized as an ‘Aspirant’ state.
• Rankings evaluated across three themes: transport electrification, charging infrastructure readiness, and EV research/innovation.

– Kerala ranked:
– 21st in transport electrification
– 11th in EV research and innovation
– 24th in charging infrastructure readiness

• Delhi (77),Maharashtra (68),and Chandigarh (65) were top-ranked as ‘Front-runners.’ Karnataka,Tamil Nadu,and Haryana followed as ‘Performers.’
• Recommendations for Kerala include implementing low-emission zone policies, scrapping old vehicles, subsidizing EV purchases, improving public charging infrastructure through single-window systems/concessional land rates, expanding R&D centers and skill development initiatives.
• Kerala currently has 1,163 public charging stations with 1,872 chargers installed.
• Prototype lithium titanate battery developed jointly by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Travancore Titanium Products highlighted as success.
• Highest electric car penetration rate recorded at 9.1% in March 2025.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Kerala’s ranking highlights its growing focus on electric mobility but also reveals areas needing betterment to accelerate progress.While recognized for its contribution to EV research capabilities-ranking relatively high at the national level-it lags considerably behind other states like Delhi or Maharashtra in overall preparedness for e-mobility adoption. Charging infrastructure remains a particular challenge for the state.

The report’s recommendations provide a structured roadmap that could help Kerala strengthen its position by adopting progressive policies like low-emission zones alongside practical measures such as better public subsidies or fostering R&D innovation within local industries-such efforts may address both infrastructural weaknesses and potential employment opportunities through skill development programs.With annual updates planned for this index by NITI Aayog to measure progress over time, Kerala has room to implement these strategies effectively while further leveraging noteworthy achievements like its prototype battery project or high electric vehicle penetration rate-a positive signal toward long-term sustainability goals.

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