Women and Electric Vehicles: India Takes the Lead!
- Published on 26/12/2025 13:30
- Modified on 26/12/2025 13:36
To accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, India has decided to prioritize women.
In Delhi, the new Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 provides financial assistance of up to €400 for women who purchase an electric two-wheeler. The subsidy, reserved for the first recipients with a driver’s license, aims to stimulate female participation in a market still largely dominated by men.
This type of initiative is also seen in Chandigarh, where women can benefit from higher subsidies, sometimes up to €410 per vehicle, along with insurance assistance for the first year. These incentives help reduce the purchase cost and make electric mobility more accessible.
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But why specifically target women? The answer is twofold. First, they are underrepresented among motor vehicle owners, especially in two-wheelers. By offering targeted subsidies, authorities hope to broaden the user base of EVs and accelerate the transition to clean mobility.
Second, owning a vehicle offers autonomy and freedom. In urban areas, a two-wheeler facilitates access to employment, healthcare, and education, while also providing greater safety. The subsidy thus becomes a concrete lever for economic and social empowerment.
The environmental impact is significant. Electric vehicles reduce harmful emissions and, by encouraging a broader female audience to adopt these technologies, governments strengthen their objectives to reduce urban pollution.
Finally, this approach has a strategic effect on the EV market: stimulating demand allows manufacturers to diversify their offerings and reduce costs, benefiting all users.
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By targeting women, India skillfully combines social justice, ecological innovation, and market growth. A policy that could inspire other countries to integrate gender considerations into their green mobility initiatives.
This page is translated from the original post "Femmes et véhicules électriques : l’Inde prend les devants !" in French.
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