Srinagar, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked 27th among 36 states and Union Territories in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, highlighting gaps in policy support, charging infrastructure and research despite an improvement in its overall ranking.
According to the index, Jammu and Kashmir scored 31 points against the national average of 42, placing it 11 points below the national benchmark. Among 12 hilly and northeastern states and Union Territories, it ranked sixth.
The assessment identified several areas where the Union Territory received no points. Under transport electrification, J&K scored zero for government initiatives, purchase incentives, transition initiatives and operational support measures. Its score for private electric vehicle registration stood at 21, while commercial EV registration received 100 points.
The charging infrastructure assessment also highlighted significant gaps. Jammu and Kashmir scored 51 for its charger-to-vehicle ratio and 100 for power availability. However, it received zero points for capital subsidies for charging stations, charging infrastructure development initiatives and EV-related building bylaws. Its score for renewable energy capacity linked to the theme stood at 17.
The index also pointed to shortcomings in research and innovation. J&K scored 25 for EV startups and 62 for patents, but received zero points for research and development initiatives.
Across the three major themes, Jammu and Kashmir remained below the national averages. It scored 33 in transport electrification against the national average of 77, 32 in charging infrastructure against 97, and 25 in EV research and innovation compared with 94 nationally.
The charging infrastructure score highlights the challenges facing wider EV adoption in the Union Territory, particularly the need to expand charging facilities and establish supportive policies for electric mobility.
Despite these gaps, the report noted progress in certain areas. Jammu and Kashmir has been expanding its smart electric bus fleet, with an additional 200 e-buses intended to serve urban commuters and tourism and pilgrimage routes.
The index also identified an estimated 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir as a potential strategic resource for India’s battery and electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem.
The report recommended that Jammu and Kashmir formulate and notify a comprehensive electric vehicle policy. It also called for appropriate incentives and initiatives to promote EV adoption, develop charging infrastructure and strengthen research and innovation.
Jammu and Kashmir’s overall score improved from 20 in 2024 to 31 in 2025, marking an increase of 11 points. However, its latest score remains below the national average, reflecting the need for further progress in policy support, infrastructure development and research to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility.
Srinagar, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked 27th among 36 states and Union Territories in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025, highlighting gaps in policy support, charging infrastructure and research despite an improvement in its overall ranking.
According to the index, Jammu and Kashmir scored 31 points against the national average of 42, placing it 11 points below the national benchmark. Among 12 hilly and northeastern states and Union Territories, it ranked sixth.
The assessment identified several areas where the Union Territory received no points. Under transport electrification, J&K scored zero for government initiatives, purchase incentives, transition initiatives and operational support measures. Its score for private electric vehicle registration stood at 21, while commercial EV registration received 100 points.
The charging infrastructure assessment also highlighted significant gaps. Jammu and Kashmir scored 51 for its charger-to-vehicle ratio and 100 for power availability. However, it received zero points for capital subsidies for charging stations, charging infrastructure development initiatives and EV-related building bylaws. Its score for renewable energy capacity linked to the theme stood at 17.
The index also pointed to shortcomings in research and innovation. J&K scored 25 for EV startups and 62 for patents, but received zero points for research and development initiatives.
Across the three major themes, Jammu and Kashmir remained below the national averages. It scored 33 in transport electrification against the national average of 77, 32 in charging infrastructure against 97, and 25 in EV research and innovation compared with 94 nationally.
The charging infrastructure score highlights the challenges facing wider EV adoption in the Union Territory, particularly the need to expand charging facilities and establish supportive policies for electric mobility.
Despite these gaps, the report noted progress in certain areas. Jammu and Kashmir has been expanding its smart electric bus fleet, with an additional 200 e-buses intended to serve urban commuters and tourism and pilgrimage routes.
The index also identified an estimated 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir as a potential strategic resource for India’s battery and electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem.
The report recommended that Jammu and Kashmir formulate and notify a comprehensive electric vehicle policy. It also called for appropriate incentives and initiatives to promote EV adoption, develop charging infrastructure and strengthen research and innovation.
Jammu and Kashmir’s overall score improved from 20 in 2024 to 31 in 2025, marking an increase of 11 points. However, its latest score remains below the national average, reflecting the need for further progress in policy support, infrastructure development and research to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility.
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