Incentive schemes announced by state governments and the Centre have made electric vehicles (EVs), particularly two-wheelers, very affordable and will lead to their faster adoption, said officials of various EV makers. On Tuesday, Maharashtra joined Gujarat, Karnataka, and Delhi, among others, in announcing a comprehensive policy aimed at propelling the growth of battery-powered vehicles.

       Manufacturers say such schemes have helped reduced EV prices by Rs 25,000-30,000 in some states. With petrol prices breaching the Rs 100 per litre mark in many cities and multiple product being ...