With the objective to discover innovative solutions, achieve sustainable EV integration in smart cities, and envision a future that blends environmental consciousness with technological progress, India’s largest EV Expo & Conference is back with its 4th Edition – India EV 2024, which took place on 29th & 30th June 2024 at the Chennai Trade Centre. 
A report titled “An Overview of Indian Electric Vehicle Market: Trends And Future Outlook” by Frost & Sullivan is being released in conjunction with India EV 2024, that highlights the nation’s EV goals, trends and outlook.
Thiru S. S. Sivasankar, Hon’ble Minister for Transport, Government of Tamil Nadu is the Chief Guest for the event, and V. Vishnu, IAS MD & CEO Guidance Tamil Nadu is the Guest of Honour. Eminent industry leaders including, Harish Mehta, CEO of JIO BP, Shishir Mishra, Brand Director of Citroen India, Dr. Sauro Mezzetti, Chairman of the Indo–Italian Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Professor at IIT Madras, are sharing visionary insights on the future of electric mobility at the conference.
The two-day India EV 2024 conference attracted over 2000 attendees and is jam-packed with 120+ prestigious exhibitors, 55+ eminent speakers, 10+ panel discussions, B2B roundtables, product launches, and networking opportunities.
Day 2 of the India EV 2024 conference covered battery manufacturing, AI integration, and the significance of Tamil Nadu’s electric vehicle production. Day 1 of the India EV 2024 conference focused on integration and worldwide expansion.
At the India EV 2024 exhibition, topics being covered include financing, infrastructure for electric vehicles, standardization of charging, semiconductor availability, and the direction of electric mobility in India.
Highlights from the report by Frost & Sullivan on India’s EV market:
- By the end of 2024, over 123,000 battery-electric vehicles (passenger cars) are expected to be sold in India, representing a projected y-o-y rise of 47.9% in comparison to the approximately 83,000 units sold in 2023.
- With a market share of over 64%, Tata Motors is in the lead; in 2023, the Tata Nexon EV was the best-selling EV.
- Nearly half of all EV sales in India originate from South India, which leads the country in this regard.
- Tamil Nadu’s increasing number of OEMs, component suppliers, and battery/cell manufacturing enterprises positions the State as a key driver of the expansion of EV sales and the country’s center for EV R&D.
With Citroën being the title partner of India EV 2024, Shishir Mishra, Brand Director of Citroen India delivered a keynote address, sharing his views on building a conducive EV ecosystem in India. He said, “By prioritizing innovation, investing in infrastructure, and implementing supportive policies, India can establish itself as a global leader in the electric vehicle industry. We must focus on research and development, foster collaboration with industry stakeholders, and remain committed to sustainability.”
“The 4th edition of the India EV Show is a testament to the growing importance of electric vehicles in the global automotive industry. We are excited to bring together a stellar lineup of industry leaders, top manufacturers, suppliers, and enthusiasts to drive forward the transition to cleaner, greener transportation, stated Sachin Marya, Managing Director of Franchiseindia.com Ltd.”
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