Assam recorded nearly 20 per cent electric vehicle (EV) penetration in new vehicle registrations during the past three months, signalling rapid progress towards sustainable transportation, Forest and Environment Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on Wednesday.
Sharing the figures on X, Baruah said the growth in EV adoption has been supported by the expansion of charging infrastructure, affordable electricity tariffs, reliable power supply and government policies aimed at promoting clean mobility.
According to the data released by the minister, electric vehicles accounted for 15.7 per cent of new vehicle registrations in April. The figure increased to 19.4 per cent in May and further rose to 19.6 per cent in June, placing Assam among the country’s fastest-growing electric vehicle markets.
Baruah said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, remains committed to accelerating the transition to green mobility by strengthening EV charging infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and creating a policy environment that encourages the adoption of electric vehicles.
He added that the increasing use of electric vehicles complements Assam’s broader commitment to renewable energy, environmental sustainability and climate resilience while contributing to India’s vision of a cleaner and greener transport system.
Reaffirming the state’s long-term goals, the minister said Assam aims to emerge as a leader in green mobility by fostering an ecosystem where innovation, sustainability and economic growth progress together, with every electric vehicle contributing to a cleaner environment and a more sustainable future.
