Title: An analysis of the legal and regulatory challenges in the Indian electric vehicle segment: implications for Indian manufacturers

Authors: Mahima Tripathi; Niharika Sahoo Bhattacharya

Addresses: IILM Law School, IILM University, Gurugram, Haryana 122003, India ' Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721301, India

Abstract: The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) globally is affected by many factors including availability, affordability, infrastructural and technological and legal policy development. The paper aims to analyse the legal and regulatory challenges faced by Indian EV manufacturers during the development and commercialisation phases. The study adopts empirical method to understand the challenges faced by the Indian EV manufacturers. The study reveals that the absence of a long-term vision in the existing EV policies is the major barrier for the Indian EV industry. Lack of clear targets for EV uptake, stringent localisation requirements to avail financial support, insufficient incentive for charging infrastructure development, promotion of indigenous research, intellectual property protection and limited technology transfer initiatives by the government are highlighted as major barriers by the stakeholders. As India endeavours to achieve sustainable and cleaner mobility, addressing these concerns is crucial for the successful establishment of a thriving EV ecosystem in India.

Keywords: SDGs; sustainable development goals; sustainable transportation; electric vehicles Indian EV manufacturers; EV innovation; legal and regulatory challenges; intellectual property right; technological constraints.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTPM.2025.147266

International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, 2025 Vol.25 No.2, pp.131 - 149

Received: 29 Mar 2024
Accepted: 12 Jun 2024
Published online: 14 Jul 2025 *

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