India Electric Mobility Index

• Context (PIB): NITI Aayog launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), India’s first-of-its-kind tool to assess subnational EV readiness.

About India Electric Mobility Index

• India Electric Mobility Index is a composite index measuring the electric mobility ecosystem maturity across states & UTs.
• Objective: It supports evidence-based policymaking & promotes inter-state learning on EV transition.
• Dynamic Scoring: Scores evolve with changes in EV policy, adoption, and infrastructure development.

Methodology

• Score Range: Each state or UT is rated from 0 to 100 using weighted metrics.
• Indicator Set: The index uses 16 indicators grouped under three key thematic pillars.
  1. Electrification: Measures EV penetration across personal, commercial, & public transport segments.
  2. Charging Readiness: It evaluates grid integration, station density, & allied charging infrastructure.
  3. Innovation: It captures manufacturing scale, R&D output, and EV startup ecosystem activity.

State Performance Highlights (2024)

• The index highlights thematic leadership across EV adoption, infrastructure, and innovation.
• Overall Leader: Delhi ranked highest overall, followed by Maharashtra and Chandigarh.
• EV Deployment: Delhi, Maharashtra, & Chandigarh emerged as frontrunners in transport electrification.
• Infra Readiness: Haryana, Karnataka, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh led in infrastructure readiness.
• Innovation Strength: Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka were key innovation frontrunners.
• Small–State Leader: Chandigarh led among small states and UTs, followed by Goa and Delhi.

Significance of India Electric Mobility Index

• IEMI links mobility outcomes to federal competition and policy responsiveness.

• Public Benchmarking: The index enables transparent tracking of EV progress across states and UTs.
• Federal Competition: It fosters cooperative federalism through competitive rankings & peer learning.
• Scheme Optimisation: Findings help recalibrate FAME & PLI schemes using subnational outcome data.
• Data Ecosystem: It promotes more substantial EV data collection and integration at the state level.
• Transparency Lever: Public rankings enhance accountability in electric mobility performance.