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Punjab Falls in National EV Index as Haryana Tops Charging Infrastructure
✍️ newindianexpress.com
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 02:16 PM
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Punjab has slipped in the latest national electric vehicle (EV) index, while Haryana leads in charging infrastructure and Chandigarh drops to fourth place.
The latest national electric vehicle (EV) index released by the Ministry of Heavy Industries shows Punjab slipping in overall ranking, reflecting challenges in EV adoption and infrastructure development within the state. The index, which evaluates factors such as charging stations, policy support, and consumer uptake, places Punjab lower than it was in the previous assessment.
While Punjab’s decline is a concern for state officials, Haryana has taken the lead in charging infrastructure, boasting a higher density of public charging points and supportive policies that encourage private investment. The state’s proactive approach has helped it climb to the top of the national ranking.
Chandigarh, the union territory that shares the region, has also seen a drop, falling to the fourth position in the index. The shift indicates a broader trend of uneven progress across northern India’s EV landscape.
State authorities in Punjab are reportedly reviewing their EV strategy, aiming to accelerate charging network expansion and incentivize local manufacturers to boost the state’s position in future rankings.
While Punjab’s decline is a concern for state officials, Haryana has taken the lead in charging infrastructure, boasting a higher density of public charging points and supportive policies that encourage private investment. The state’s proactive approach has helped it climb to the top of the national ranking.
Chandigarh, the union territory that shares the region, has also seen a drop, falling to the fourth position in the index. The shift indicates a broader trend of uneven progress across northern India’s EV landscape.
State authorities in Punjab are reportedly reviewing their EV strategy, aiming to accelerate charging network expansion and incentivize local manufacturers to boost the state’s position in future rankings.