Electric vehicles in India have grown tremendously, from government projects and sustainability initiatives to become a competitive segment of the logistics and consumer mobility space – and every year they continue to improve. Overall sales of electric vehicles increased from 1.75 million units in FY24 to 1.97 million in FY25 (up 16.9%). This rapid growth in the Indian EV ecosystem was possible thanks to incentives, rising environmental concerns, and technological advancements.
In 2020, World EV Day was initiated by environmentally conscious businesses Green.TV and ABB, launched to promote awareness regarding the role that electric vehicles will play in creating a clean, sustainable, and responsible future. World EV Day is now a global platform to advance electric mobility and spur the transition towards cleaner transport. It emphasizes the demand for better battery technology, wider charging networks, and a collective push from governments and industries alike.
Sumedh Agarwal, Director, Smart and Resilient Power and Mobility, Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy, said, “India’s electric mobility revolution is accelerating. In FY 2024–25, EV sales reached 2.04 million units, up 15.7% from 1.76 million the previous year. Electric two-wheelers dominate with nearly 60% of sales, followed by three-wheelers and passenger vehicles. A key milestone came in May 2025, when electric passenger vehicles reached 4.1% of total car sales, up from 2.6% a year earlier. Commercial EV adoption is also rising, with fleet operators increasingly choosing electric four-wheelers, three-wheelers, and delivery vehicles for lower running costs. Government policy is a major driver. Initiatives like PM E-DRIVE and PLI schemes are boosting infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain localisation. State-level incentives further support affordability and adoption. To meet the 30% EV penetration target by 2030, India must scale domestic battery production, expand charging infrastructure, and create inclusive financing models to make EVs accessible to all. The commercial segment, particularly electric buses in metropolitan areas, is becoming a visible catalyst for change, supported by demand subsidies and aggregation models. With sustained policy momentum, industry innovation, and growing consumer acceptance, India is well on track to become a global leader in electric mobility, driving both economic growth and environmental sustainability.”
Although the focus is usually on auto manufactures, India’s EV ecosystem also encompasses non-automotive brands which are hoping to address core electrification challenges. These companies are moving quickly to build strong solutions in batteries, charging, and energy storage, adding into the EV ecosystem not only vehicles but also the critical infrastructure and intelligence to support and maintain them.
Here are eight Indian players pushing the limits beyond vehicles to make EV driving easier, more accessible and authentically sustainable.
1. Backbone of Last-Mile EVs with Trontek
Trontek is one of the best battery supplier to the electric two- and three-wheeler market in India, particularly e-rickshaws and delivery vehicle fleets. The LiEV series has enabled over 300,000 electric two-wheelers and over 250,000 e-rickshaws, putting them in the driver’s seat in the EV ecosystem.
Trontek lithium-ion batteries are AIS-certified, using safe lithium-ion technologies of LFP and NMC designs, meaning dependable batteries with an extended lifespan and lifecycle efficiencies. Trontek also recognized its own transition to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 and highlighted that the role of non-vehicle participants continues to be important in the EV ecosystem.
2. Livguard Powering EVs with Energy Solutions
Having diversified their automotive and inverter battery line-up to also encompass energy storage and backup solutions to EVs, Livguard now has over 21,000 PIN codes throughout India, which gives them a unique capability to support distributed charging and portable energy storage in the EV ecosystem.
The intelligence of the power backup solutions and energy storage systems are paramount for fleet operators, rural applications, and urban geography with grid instability. Livguard is helping to close the power reliability gap and enhancing the core compenents of the EV ecosystem in India.
3. Enabling EV Charging Intelligence with Kazam
Kazam is revolutionizing the EV charging infrastructure in India by combining smart stations and software-based management solutions. Kazam serves residential customers, RWAs, businesses, and fleets. In just under three years, Kazam installed over 70,000 charging stations, delivered 45 GWh of power, and avoided 46,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
The Kazam software is hardware agnostic and can make virtually any parking stall a revenue generating charging station. Kazam’s peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing platform democratizes access and allows inclusive participation in the EV Ecosystem.
4. Ather Energy – Beyond the Scooter
Ather Energy is best known for its smart scooters, but with its Ather Grid fast charging network, it has developed into a powerful infrastructure player. Not only is Ather deploying its Ather Connect capability, creating a single environmental ownership experience, but it is setting new standards for the EV ecosystem.
With its charging standardisation initiatives and exclusive energy management software, Ather shows how OEMs can evolve from vehicle manufacturers to ecosystem convenors.
5. Exicom – Accelerating Charging Infrastructure
Exicom is an important but understated company in the Indian EV space. Exicom with expertise in AC and DC fast chargers, has installed over 35,000 chargers across India; many of which provide the means for fleets and individuals to realize an EV future.
The company’s focus on grid management, renewable energy integration, and high-capacity charging stations presents a valuable company for how we can facilitate a future-ready ecosystem for EVs.
Anshuman Divyanshu, CEO – EVSE, Exicom, said, “Buying an EV is only half the story, charging it reliably is what makes it a real alternative. On World EV Day 2025, it is worth noting that EV sales grew 16.9% in FY25 to nearly 2 million units. The priority now is to expand dependable charging networks that people can count on every day. At Exicom, we’ve already installed 1,50,000+ chargers worldwide, engineered to perform reliably across diverse weather conditions. The future of electric mobility in India will depend on how fast infrastructure keeps pace with the rapid growth in EV adoption. Building reliable, scalable, and customer-centric charging networks is what will truly power the transition.”
6. Sun Mobility – Swapping the Way Forward
Sun Mobility is pioneering the battery swapping model that optimizes vehicle uptime while making the EV adoption process easier for commercial fleets and business. Through its network of swap stations, which are strategically positioned in urban areas throughout the country, Sun Mobility is adding efficiency and speed to India’s EV ecosystem.
Sun Mobility also solves range anxiety, with battery swapping stations; providing interoperable battery supply options that lower overall upfront EV costs. In general, battery swapping is a productive solution that contributes to the last-mile logistics ecosystem in India’s EV landscape.
7. ChargeZone – Fast Charging going big
ChargeZone is one of India’s fastest growing Charging network companies in India managing more than 5,000 charging sites – projected to manage somewhere between 8,000 and 10,000 by 2026. Its rapid charging stations are deployed in passenger cars, fleets, and intercity buses making the charging stations a critical pillar of the EV ecosystem.
The company’s push to charge with renewable energy is a significant way to enhance India’s adoption of sustainable goals, securing that the EV ecosystem will develop and expand without any associated carbon emission growth.
8. Tata Power EV Charging – A Utility Giant Goes Electric
Tata Power, as one of India’s prominent integrated power companies, is a new force within the broader EV ecosystem. Tata Power has widespread reach and accessibility with over 85,000 home chargers, 5,000 public charging stations, and is present in over 530 cities.
Tata Power’s capital expenditures associated with solar charging, partnerships with OEMs, and expansion of charging in cities and rural regions show how leaders utilities can change the EV scene by taking advantage of their scale.
9. MiniMines – Closing the Loop with Battery Recycling
MiniMines is addressing the critical end-of-life challenge in India’s EV ecosystem. Recognised as South India’s first CPCB-certified R4 recycler, it currently operates a 3,000 MTPA facility and is scaling up to 10,000 MTPA near Bengaluru, strategically located close to battery manufacturing hubs. Its proprietary Hybrid Hydrometallurgy™ (HHM™) process achieves over 96% recovery rates of lithium, cobalt, nickel at battery-grade purity, while minimizing environmental impact.
Recently, MiniMines secured ₹4.3 crore in grants from Oil India Ltd, ACT, and UNIDO to support plant commissioning, process engineering, and commercial validation—further cementing its role in building India’s circular critical-minerals supply chain.
Anupam Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, MiniMines, said, “Batteries are at the core of India’s electric mobility shift, and securing them is key to scaling EV adoption. India’s demand for lithium-ion batteries is projected to reach 115 GWh by 2030, which will also generate around 70,000 metric tonnes of battery waste annually. At the same time, the country spends close to $2.5 billion each year on imports of lithium and cobalt, underscoring the need for domestic recovery of critical minerals.
At MiniMines, we have built a facility with 3,000 MTPA processing capacity dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of battery waste while maximizing the recovery of valuable materials through advanced recycling technologies. As South India’s first CPCB-certified R4 battery recycling company specializing in extracting and refining critical metals, we are working to create a circular battery ecosystem that strengthens domestic supply chains and supports India’s clean energy transition.”
Conclusion – A Multi-Layered EV Ecosystem Driving Change
As India draws closer to its goal of electrifying transportation, it is clear that the direction goes far beyond vehicles. Companies like Trontek, Livguard, Kazam, Ather, Exicom, Sun Mobility, ChargeZone, and Tata Power are taking on real challenges around batteries, charging, swapping, and energy storage.
On this World EV Day, we should be listening to the emerging message: building a strong EV ecosystem requires collaboration. From world-class batteries to seamless charging and smart energy management, they are helping build a foundation for future mobility that is more sustainable, more intelligent, as well as more equitable. The electric vehicle ecosystem is more than cars now; it is everything that allows them to run.
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