Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors have unveiled plans aimed at addressing barriers to electric vehicle adoption, particularly the need for a robust charging infrastructure – at the India Auto Show 2025 in New Delhi.
With EV sales comprising just 2.5 percent of annual vehicle sales in India, these automakers aim to overcome customer concerns about charging accessibility and battery range, Reuters news report said.
The size of the India electric vehicle market is expected to reach $110.7 billion by 2029 from $54.41 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 19.44 percent.
S&P Global Mobility says there will be over 9,000 EV charging points in India by the end of 2024.
Maruti Suzuki announced plans to install fast charging points every 5-10 kilometers in India’s top 100 cities and is considering launching a battery rental service to address range anxiety.
Maruti Suzuki also intends to expand roadside assistance for battery-related issues and leverage its extensive network for fast-charging support. At the show, Maruti debuted its first EV, the e-Vitara SUV.
Tata Motors and Hyundai committed to establishing 500 and 600 public EV charging stations, respectively, complementing Tata’s earlier efforts, which included free charging and discounts to attract buyers. Battery rental plans have also been embraced by rivals like MG Motor.
The auto show featured a range of EVs, with models from domestic brands such as Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, and newcomers like Vinfast, alongside global competitors like BYD, Toyota, and Hyundai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s growing auto industry, which expanded by 12 percent last year, emphasizing the country’s youthful population and urbanization as growth drivers. He encouraged investment in the EV sector, signaling government readiness to expand EV incentives and relax policies that were initially shaped by Tesla’s lobbying efforts. These initiatives aim to position India as a global leader in EV adoption and production.