Assam ranks last in India for charging infrastructure readiness despite 24th place overall in EV index
By Eve
Assam placed 24th overall in the India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with a score of 35, but ranked last among all Indian states for charging infrastructure readiness. The state's charger to EV ratio stands at 6.6 per lakh population, with the report noting that dispersed settlements and limited charging networks constrain uptake across northeastern and hill states. Assam improved three places from the previous index and led hill and northeastern states in transport electrification programmes, though it lagged in private EV adoption.
Why it matters: The findings signal urgent infrastructure gaps for charge point operators and contractors targeting northeastern India, where low network density and difficult terrain demand tailored deployment strategies. Assam's last place ranking in charging readiness points to untapped procurement opportunities as the state seeks to close the gap between rising EV numbers and inadequate public charging provision.