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Pune RTO sees 230% surge in EV four-wheeler registrations
Pune has recorded a sharp rise in electric vehicle adoption, with the regional transport office registering 5,887 electric four-wheelers between January and July, a 230% jump from the 1,782 registered in the…
Pune has recorded a sharp rise in electric vehicle adoption, with the regional transport office registering 5,887 electric four-wheelers between January and July, a 230% jump from the 1,782 registered in the same period last year. Registrations of EV two-wheelers rose 134% to 21,551, compared with 9,231 in 2025. RTO officials said such a spike had not been seen before.
In addition to standard benefits, buyers who scrap an old vehicle can claim a 4-6% discount under the Maharashtra EV policy, plus manufacturer discounts and tax breaks. Rising fuel prices, petrol is at Rs 111.52 a litre in Pune, have also pushed buyers toward EVs despite the higher upfront cost. Dealers said better battery technology and the 5% GST on EVs were attracting buyers who had planned to buy petrol vehicles.
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The data comes amid a broader push by the Maharashtra government to meet its EV policy target of 10% of all new vehicle registrations being electric by 2025. Pune has historically been a test market for EV adoption, helped by a concentration of IT professionals and early charging infrastructure. The challenge remains scaling public charging points beyond the city core, as two-wheelers are less dependent on charging networks than cars. The next benchmark is whether the pace holds in the festive season, when conventional vehicle sales typically peak.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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