POLICY BRIEF: THE PROMISING ROLE OF ELECTRIC TWO- & THREE-WHEELERS IN INDIAN CITIES

India is uniquely positioned to scale up the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs), leapfrogging traditional mobility models that perpetuate congestion, air pollution and oil dependence, while enhancing innovative business models and driving down costs of components’ manufacturing. As India undergoes a deep economic transformation, rapid growth in passenger and freight demand will necessitate a shift towards more sustainable transport solutions. Two and three-wheelers (2/3Ws) have enormous relevance to Indian cities, and electrifying them holds immense potential to transform commuting and transport of goods. This shift promotes affordable, equitable and accessible options while also decarbonizing the transport system in the country. India’s experience serves as inspiration for other countries to pursue similar efforts in this direction.