Bengaluru sees surge in electric vehicle registrations, boosting hopes for reduced air pollution

Bengaluru is witnessing a rise in electric vehicle (EV) registrations, which is expected to help curb air pollution. The city currently has approximately 1.40 crore vehicles, and the number of EVs registered in Bengaluru is increasing. As of August, 13,389 EVs were registered in Bengaluru, accounting for 17.5% of the total new vehicles registered that month. Currently, Bengaluru has 4.9 lakh EVs, out of a total of 8.9 lakh EVs across Karnataka.