Archive · 10 Dec 2025
South Bengaluru Leads in EVs and Solar Roofs
South Bengaluru is leading the way in using clean energy in India.
Many people there are buying electric vehicles (EVs) and installing solar panels on their roofs.
The South Regional Transport Office has registered the most EVs in the city, with over 23,000 vehicles.
There are also 1,170 solar plants in South Bengaluru, which is more than in any other part of the city.
This shows that people in South Bengaluru are very interested in using clean energy to save money and help the environment.
Experts believe this area could serve as a model for other parts of India.
South Bengaluru has the highest number of electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Bengaluru, with 23,090 EVs registered by October 2025.
The region has 1,170 rooftop solar plants with a total capacity of 6.29 MW, exceeding other city zones.
Nearly 10% of households in South Bengaluru have installed rooftop solar systems, and over 90% have purchased electric vehicles.
The South RTO recorded 15,505 two-wheelers and 1,754 four-wheelers as EVs, accounting for 24.3% of all EV registrations in Bengaluru.
The high adoption of EVs and solar panels is driven by favorable housing infrastructure and rising consumer awareness.
- Who
- Residents of South Bengaluru
- What
- Adoption of electric vehicles and rooftop solar panels
- When
- By the end of October 2025
- Where
- South Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To promote clean energy and sustainable living
- EV Registrations in South Bengaluru
- 23,090
- Rooftop Solar Plants in South Bengaluru
- 1,170
- Total Solar Power Capacity
- 6.29 MW
- Percentage of Households with Solar Panels
- 10%
- Percentage of Households with EVs
- 90%
- EV Two-Wheelers Registered
- 15,505
- EV Four-Wheelers Registered
- 1,754