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What 2025 Holds for Indian EV and Renewable Energy Future

One day, the Indian roads are crowded with EVs over conventional vehicles. That dream could be nearer than we realise.

Tushar Kumar

Tushar Kumar

10th January, 2025

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The green revolution is in transition in India, with 2025 approaching us inching closer, the EV and renewable energy industries of India are growing with excitement. This year promises to be an extraordinary one, as developments could transform the field of sustainable technology and energy in the country.

Rising EV Use – What’s Fueling the Fire?

Indian EV market has been engulfed in an upsurge and sales rose by 45% in FY24. According to industry insiders, 2025 will be the year that all of this will change, thanks to battery innovations, reforms in policies, and consumer incentives.

Technological Breakthroughs in Indian EV Market

High-tech batteries will undoubtedly transform the EV market. Longer battery life, faster charging and efficiency are expected to increase EV’s appeal, especially in the cargo and 3WD category.

Indian EV is Going Towards Infrastructure Expansion

The charging infrastructure remains a major hiccup. Stakeholders are demanding charging stations be added to the “infrastructure industry.” This, if granted, could help make financing easier and get an EV ecosystem moving faster.

Tax Reforms for Affordability

Another key expectation is reducing Goods and Services Tax (GST) on EV batteries and charging services (18% to 5%). These changes can slash costs drastically to make EVs affordable to most consumers.

Renewable Energy – Powering the Future

Could India become a world leader in renewable energy? There’s already some foundation.

The renewable energy sector in India is also excited about 2025, with support from policies, green finance and technology.

Investment in Green Power

The investments are going to go skyrocketing as the government remains focused on renewable energy. Green finance initiatives that will make clean energy accessible are especially poised to serve tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Technological Innovations

From more efficient solar panels to improved wind turbines, the industry is preparing for innovations that will both save money and boost output. Energy storage, another pillar of sustainable energy, will also see important developments.

Policy Support and ESG Standards

Government programs such as the National Solar Mission will also help growth. In addition, ESG-compliant companies will gain investment – setting the standards for responsible business.

Global Cooperation – A Path to Scaling Up

And both industries are familiar with collaboration. Involvements with foreign companies are perceived as crucial for increasing production capacity and tapping into foreign expertise. The government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has already proved promising but must be improved to promote wider use.

The Road Ahead

2025 is the year that will be decisive for the Indian EV and Renewable Energy industries. These sectors could re-engineer India’s trajectory towards sustainability if they combine technology, policy changes and consumer incentives in the right combination.

The green India is no longer some far-off goal, but one within our grasp. Coming into 2025, the world will be paying close attention to India’s brave steps towards a more sustainable future.

Tushar Kumar

Tushar Kumar

Author

Tushar Kumar is a skilled automotive writer with extensive expertise in crafting compelling content for the automotive industry. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for vehicles, Tushar delivers well-researched and engaging pieces on topics ranging from the latest car technologies to industry trends and reviews.

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