Battery replacement costs outweigh upfront price concerns among hesitant EV buyers: Survey
New Delhi: Concerns over battery replacement costs, safety and charging infrastructure outweighed the initial purchase price among Indian consumers hesitant to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), according to a survey released on Tuesday. The study, titled "The Great Indian Switch", conducted by PulseAI Research, the consumer insights division of Smytten, surveyed 1,300 consumers across India, covering both two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Among reluctant and undecided buyers, 23.2% identified battery replacement costs as a major concern, followed by battery safety and fire risks at 20.9%, long…
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- Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:27 am IST
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