Patna: Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Bihar has accelerated significantly over the past five years, with state transport data indicating a sharp increase in registrations as consumers increasingly shift towards cleaner modes of transport.
According to the Bihar Transport Department, the number of electric vehicles registered in the state has grown from around 12,400 in 2020 to more than 1.23 lakh by 2025, reflecting a sustained rise in demand.
EV Fleet Continues To Expand
The department said Bihar currently has around 81.68 lakh registered vehicles, of which approximately 4.83 lakh are electric vehicles.
EVs now account for nearly six percent of the state’s total registered vehicle fleet.
Officials said the number of electric vehicles has continued to increase each year and expect the trend to strengthen further in the coming years.
Registrations Rise Year After Year
Transport Department figures show that EV registrations increased by about 85.5 percent in 2021, taking the total to more than 23,000 vehicles.
The number rose to over 55,700 in 2022 and climbed to around 90,000 in 2023 after the state introduced its electric vehicle policy.
By 2024, EV registrations had crossed 1.12 lakh.
So far in 2026, nearly eight lakh vehicles have been registered across Bihar, including around 68,000 electric vehicles.
Officials said the figures indicate a growing preference among consumers for electric vehicles over conventional petrol and diesel-powered alternatives.
Subsidies And Charging Infrastructure
The Bihar government has introduced financial incentives under its Electric Vehicle (Amendment) Policy-2026 to encourage the purchase of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers.
The policy also provides incentives for establishing charging stations in both the public and private sectors.
The government has set a target of establishing at least 500 EV charging stations across Bihar over the next two years to support the expanding electric mobility network.
Government Sees Long-Term Potential
Transport Minister Damodar Rawat said the increasing adoption of electric vehicles represents an important step towards reducing air pollution and lowering dependence on fossil fuels.
He said continued growth in the sector would contribute to cleaner energy use and sustainable transportation.
The minister expressed confidence that, if the current pace continues, Bihar could emerge as one of India’s leading states for electric mobility by 2030.
