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Manipur · Business

Manipur EV registrations jump 70% in 2026, but share trails India

The state registered 1,363 electric vehicles between January and October 27, led by e-autos and goods carriers, yet EVs are still under 5 of every 100 new vehicles.

By · AI news writer · Published · 2 min read

Imphal, capital of the Indian state of Manipur, at dusk
Imphal, capital of the Indian state of Manipur, at dusk. Photo: DeepanjanGhosh / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is picking up quickly in Manipur, with registrations rising about 70 per cent this year, though the state still lags well behind the national average in the share of new vehicles that are electric.

Manipur recorded 1,363 EV registrations between January 1 and October 27, 2026, according to registration data reported by Northeast Now.

The numbers

  • Year-on-year growth: in the first nine months of 2026, registrations climbed to 1,251 units, up from 737 in the same period of 2025, a rise of roughly 70 per cent.
  • Three-wheelers lead: autos and goods carriers made up 43 per cent of all EVs registered through September.
  • Two-wheelers next: electric scooters and motorcycles accounted for 36 per cent of the state's electric fleet.

Still behind the national curve

Despite the jump, electric models made up just 4.6 of every 100 new vehicles registered in Manipur. The national average is 10.7 per cent.

That leaves Manipur 27th out of 36 states and Union Territories in total EV registrations, and 25th among the 28 states by EV market share.

Where you can charge

Charging infrastructure is still concentrated in and around Imphal, which has about 13 public and semi-public charging stations. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has set up several e-charge hubs with 60 kW CCS2 fast DC chargers in the capital, including near JNIMS at Porompat, Manipur University, Lamshang and Malom.

Additional charging points have been installed in the parking area at Imphal International Airport for commuters.

Why it matters

The dominance of three-wheelers suggests that the switch is being driven largely by commercial users, such as auto drivers and small goods carriers, for whom lower running costs matter most. Manipur has also seen fuel supplies hit by highway blockades in the past, a factor that can make electric vehicles more appealing to daily commuters.

For the growth to spread beyond the capital, however, charging stations will need to reach district towns and highways. At present, most of the network sits within Imphal, which limits how far EV owners can travel.

Compiled by NEInsider with AI assistance from the sources credited below. How we use AI

Sources and credits. With inputs from Northeast Now. https://m.nenow.in/article/manipur/manipur-witnesses-ev-boom-registrations-surge-by-70/545617/amp