New Delhi, 4th July, 2025: (EVMS) and MSME EV manufacturers across India, held a press conference today at the Press Club of India, highlighting two major challenges facing the country’s electric mobility sector. These include the widespread operation of illegal e-rickshaws and the sharp increase in low-quality imports. Shri Rajiv Tulli, General Secretary of EVMS and an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, led the session. He made a strong case for urgent policy action, regulatory clarity, and coordinated steps from all stakeholders to address these pressing concerns.
E-rickshaws have delivered significant environmental and economic benefits. They cover over 1 billion green kilometres daily, saving nearly 4 lakh metric tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to planting 2 billion trees. Their widespread use has replaced 98 percent of manual paddle rickshaws, saving around 50 million litres of petrol each day and reducing India’s fuel import burden. The sector has also created over 50 lakh direct and 75 lakh indirect jobs, especially in smaller towns and rural areas, providing livelihoods to vulnerable communities. Affordable and efficient, e-rickshaws have become the most reliable last-mile connectivity option for millions and play a vital role in supporting metro rail networks across cities.
Shri Tulli concluded by urging policymakers to take decisive action. He stressed that India’s EV transition cannot be based on compromises, safety risks or reliance on substandard imports. Enforcing existing rules, safeguarding public safety and empowering Indian manufacturers are essential to building a reliable, competitive and safe electric mobility sector for the country.
