According to some sources, Uttar Pradesh set a new record in the first quarter of 2025–2026 by registering 70,770 electric vehicles.
The state registered over 21,000 electric two- and four-wheelers, resulting in ₹255.50 crore in tax and fee exemptions, despite worries about insufficient infrastructure and policy enforcement.
Although the state still leads the country in EV adoption, the first-quarter performance report from the transportation department also shows an increase in digital transactions and income growth. But there are still issues with service delivery gaps, enforcement, and the sustainability of subsidies.
The department’s overall revenue for the quarter was ₹2,913.78 crore, a 10.39% increase over the previous year, according to some sources. Since ₹14,000 crore is 85.9% of the quarterly target, the yearly goal might be achievable. Revenue in June alone was ₹830.15 crore, up 4.1% from June 2024, despite notable EV tax benefits and disruptions from the ongoing transfer season.
According to transport commissioner VN Singh, “Low-end e-rickshaws are no longer the only factor driving the sharp increase in EV registrations.” 15,434 electric two-wheelers and 5,658 electric cars were registered in this quarter alone, indicating that even mid-segment buyers are becoming more interested in cleaner automobiles. With 12.29 lakh registered EVs, he claims that the state of Uttar Pradesh is poised to become the largest EV base in India.
However, the infrastructure has not kept up with the rate of development, especially when it comes to charging stations and e-rickshaw laws.
9.67 lakh non-transport vehicles and 1.17 lakh new transport vehicles were registered during this time, signifying growths of 16.04% and 12.41%, respectively. There was an 80.26% increase in the number of e-cart registrations. The research went on to say that while these numbers show economic activity and aspirational mobility, they also raise questions about enforcement, especially in rural and peri-urban areas where overloading and permission violations are rarely tracked.
Some sources claim that over 90% of the funds were collected online, with 84.50 crore going towards driving licence services and 30.45 crore going towards e-challans and summonses. Although complaints about inadequate service delivery, a lack of support for rural customers, and delays in grievance resolution persist, the agency hails this as proof of growing digital trust.