84% Indians Buying EV as Their First Car – New Report Reveals

84% Indians Choose EVs as Their First Car

A groundbreaking report reveals a massive shift—Indians are skipping petrol cars and choosing EVs as their very first ride

First-Time Buyers Driving the EV Boom

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Why EVs Over Petrol Cars?

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EV Adoption on the Rise in India

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Gen-Z & Millennials Lead the Charge

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The Future of Driving is Electric

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