Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Three Hurdles Could Keep EVs From India’s Mass Market
Electric cars are becoming more common in India, but some problems still worry buyers.
People want to know what will happen if their car stops working.
They also need chargers that are available, working and easy to find.
India has added many public charging stations, but reliability and location remain important.
Electric cars need special knowledge to repair their batteries, motors and electrical systems.
Many smaller cities may not yet have enough trained technicians.
Better roadside help, charging and servicing could make electric cars easier to own.
These improvements may help EVs become a practical choice for more Indian families.
Roadside assistance must become more widely available for EV owners, especially outside major cities.
India’s public EV charging stations increased from 29,151 in December 2025 to 52,718 by July 2026.
Of the reported charging stations, 16,561 had fast chargers for cars.
The government allocated Rs 2,000 crore under PM E-DRIVE for public charging infrastructure.
India needs more EV-trained technicians and service centres in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Who
- Indian EV buyers, roadside-assistance providers, charging operators and EV service technicians are central to the issue; Varun R of ReadyAssist identified the three hurdles.
- What
- The article identifies roadside assistance, reliable charging and skilled EV servicing as barriers to mass EV adoption.
- When
- The government reported 29,151 public charging stations in December 2025 and 52,718 by July 2026.
- Where
- Across India, particularly on routes outside major cities and in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Why
- Buyers need confidence that EVs will remain practical, repairable and usable after purchase.
- Public charging stations in December 2025
- 29,151
- Public charging stations by July 2026
- 52,718
- Fast chargers for cars
- 16,561
- PM E-DRIVE allocation
- Rs 2,000 crore for public EV charging infrastructure
- Key roadside concern
- Access to assistance during breakdowns, including outside major cities
- Key service concern
- A shortage of technicians trained in electric drivetrains, batteries, diagnostics and safety procedures