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- Electric vehicle registrations in the Udupi district are growing annually despite concerns over high prices and scarce charging stations.
- Rising fuel costs and ethanol blending in petrol are prompting consumers to shift towards electric two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws.
- The local transport office reported over 1,300 electric two-wheeler registrations between April and September 2026.
- The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed draft rules to mandate charging stations in large commercial and residential buildings to support the transition.
What to watch next
- Implementation of KERC draft regulations for mandatory EV charging infrastructure
- Expansion of public charging station networks in Udupi
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Named India · Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission · Naveen Kumar G · Regional Transport Office · Udupi
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