The story of electric mobility in India is one of resilience and creative leadership – it is more than just a technology transition. Change is evident with women leaders challenging stereotypes in design, manufacturing, policy, investment and charging infrastructure. These women are spearheading policy changes for a cleaner future, promoting inclusive technology, and encouraging green transportation, as well as influencing India’s electric mobility movement.
1. Sulajja Firodiamotwani- Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited’s CEO
An important figure in the electric vehicle landscape is Sulajja Firodia Motwani, who is the founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, which is a subsidiary of Kinetic Group. The Kinetic Group was founded on motorcycles and mopeds but has moved toward a far broader approach of automotive solutions including current green solutions under her watch. She recently repositioned the group & its approach to consider sustainable energy and automotive systems for the newest stage of expansion.
Most famously, she founded Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions, which is a manufacturer of electric cars, electric buggies and small electric taxis; all of which were geared toward providing economical and environmentally friendly transportation for urban living. Her approach to electric mobility is a combination of social empowerment, access and innovation, with a special focus on empowering rural entrepreneurs and women drivers. She managed the company’s deployment of EVs in rural and insurgency impacted areas, making female drivers and self-help groups agents of change in local service points with easily accessible subsidized lending.
Her partnerships with Hyundai on components for EVs and Tonino Lamborghini on solar golf carts demonstrates her innovation and commitment to sustainable design and electric mobility. Sulajja’s notion to integrate technology with social impact elevates the standard for green entrepreneurs.
2. Mahua Acharya- Managing Director & CEO, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)
Mahua Acharya, an environmental management graduate from Yale, leads CESL under India’s Power Ministry to scale electric mobility in public transport. Her focus lies in bulk procurement of e buses, setting up charging hubs, and offering easy financing for buyers. Notably, she highlights inclusive station design — safe, accessible, and gender-sensitive — ensuring electric mobility is safe for women. Her work in connecting state fleets with EV infrastructure marks a policy tech hybrid approach, showcasing how electric mobility can drive large scale energy transition for India’s cities.
3. Vasudha Madhavan- Founder & CEO, Ostara Advisors
Vasudha Madhavan is the Founder & CEO of Ostara Advisors, India’s first investment bank exclusively focused on electric mobility and climate-tech. With over two decades of experience in Corporate and Investment Banking across Citibank, ICICI Bank, and boutique firms, she brings deep financial expertise to the clean mobility space.
In 2015, Vasudha launched Ostara Advisors to channel global capital into India’s rapidly growing EV and sustainability sectors. Her firm has advised on several key transactions, including the acquisition of Ampere Vehicles and Altigreen Propulsion’s $40 million Series A funding, positioning Ostara as a leading player in growth-stage fundraising and M&A.
She is a strong proponent of preemptive infrastructure development, unified industry collaboration, and robust policy frameworks to accelerate electric mobility adoption. Her strategic leadership has attracted prominent climate-focused investors to India, helping scale EV startups from concept to market.
In 2023, she was recognized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) as one of the Top 40 Women Leaders Driving India’s Energy Sector. Through Ostara, Vasudha continues to shape the future of climate-tech financing, making a lasting impact on India’s clean energy transition.
4. Prerana Chaturvedi- Co-Founder & CEO, Evolet
Prerana Chaturvedi, Co-Founder and CEO of Evolet, brings together the discipline of a decorated military career and the vision of a modern entrepreneur to shape India’s electric mobility landscape. A commissioned officer and aviator in the Indian Air Force, she undertook critical aerial missions across some of the country’s most demanding terrains—glaciers, deserts, and floodplains—playing key roles in operations such as Operation Vijay and high-risk humanitarian efforts. Her pioneering spirit led her to become the first woman to command the Prime Minister’s Guard of Honour, and she has long been a champion for expanding women’s roles in defense and leadership.
At Evolet, she brings that same precision and purpose to the design and development of electric two-wheelers. Her leadership reflects a deep understanding of user needs, especially women riders, with thoughtfully crafted EVs that prioritize comfort, safety, and accessibility. Under her guidance, Evolet has positioned itself as an inclusive and forward-thinking brand in the evolving Indian EV ecosystem.
Prerana’s journey—from uniformed service to entrepreneurial leadership—is a story of resilience, innovation, and a commitment to nation-building through sustainable mobility. She continues to inspire a new generation of changemakers, both on the road and far beyond it.
5. Madhumita Agrawal- Founder & CEO, Oben Electric
Madhumita Agrawal is the Founder and CEO of Oben Electric, a Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler startup focused on high-performance, made-in-India motorcycles. With over seven years of experience in the EV sector and a background in engineering and entrepreneurship, she has built Oben Electric into one of the few Indian companies that design, develop, and manufacture electric bikes entirely in-house.
Her flagship product, the Oben Rorr, is a premium electric motorcycle developed using indigenous technology, combining performance with affordability for Indian road conditions. Under her leadership, Oben Electric has raised over ₹120 crore in funding through a mix of equity and government grants, helping the company scale its production and R&D capabilities. Madhumita has received recognition as the “Woman Business Leader of the Year” by Jagran Media. She is known for her deep involvement in every aspect of the business—from product design and engineering to marketing and funding strategy.
With a strong focus on local innovation, sustainability, and consumer accessibility, Madhumita Agrawal continues to drive Oben Electric forward as a competitive force in India’s growing electric mobility ecosystem.
Electric Mobility Outlook: Why These Women Matter
India has an ambition to embrace electric mobility, supported by a few key pillars, like the FAME and EMPS programs, along with manufacturing incentive schemes. The presence of these women show that electric mobility is not simply an exception for a vehicle; it is a transition for an entire socioeconomic system. Their action in supply chain, infrastructure, financing, policy, and design emphasize recommendations for adoption, which will not just be rapid, but intelligent, safe, and consider all social demographics. In a country where EVs account for around 6% of new vehicle sales—mainly in the two- and three-wheeler segments—their work is catalytic.
What Will Happen Next?
• Expand charging networks to build off the momentum developed under EMPS-2024, and as the coming long-term EV policy frameworks allow.
• Continue the focus of the national and Delhi policies, as well as consider gender specific financing and skilling for EVs.
• Further build the voice from industry and advocacy through working together.
• Continue designing for users to build user acceptance with women riders as the priority.
The strategies prove further that electric mobility in India is a movement of women across industries, not just a technology transition.
Conclusion
The future of e-Mobility in India ultimately lies in bold leadership and, in this regard, these five women are inspiring examples of transformational leadership. Across boardrooms, factory designs, policy rooms and even rural roadways, they are creating a cleaner and more inclusive mobility landscape. Their advocacy work also shows how modular electric mobility needs social inclusiveness, accessibility, financial backing, political clarity and technical innovation.As we approach 2027 and pursue ambitious state and national targets for electric vehicle adoption, these women will ensure this transition is more than just a target, but a lived experience that is transforming people’s lives and changing the face of the country.