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Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27–28, brought together a dynamic confluence of industry leaders, government officials, investors, and entrepreneurs, powering a two-day exploration into the future of electric mobility in India. The event delivered high-octane keynotes, strategic panels, and actionable insights—positioning India not just as a fast-growing EV market, but as a global innovation and manufacturing hub for electric mobility solutions.
Kicking off the summit, Ashita Marya, CEO of Franchise India, set the tone with a powerful message “We are at a turning point in India’s electric mobility journey. From a projected $27.7 billion battery market by 2028 to EVs accounting for 4.1% of total car sales this May, the shift is real, rapid, and irreversible. This conference isn’t just about milestones—it’s about momentum. The next two days are about turning conversations into collaborations, and ideas into action.”
Day 1 Highlights: Infrastructure, Innovation & Policy Synergy
The opening keynote by Mr. Tin Hang Liu, Co-Founder & CEO, Open Energy, on “The DeepSeek Moment for the EV Charging Infrastructure – Ultra-Fast Charging (BYD)”, explored the pivotal role of ultra-fast charging in accelerating mass EV adoption and outlined strategies to scale infrastructure with speed and sustainability.
A marquee panel, “Transforming India’s Mobility Landscape: Global Insights and Strategic Solutions”, featured eminent voices including Dr. Anita Gupta, Scientist ‘G’ & Advisor, DST, Government of India, and Padmashri Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Ex-Advisor, Ministry of Power and Professor, IIT Madras.
Dr. Anita Gupta remarked, “Our challenge is not just to build advanced technologies, but to ensure they reach the last mile. We are not just imagining the future—we are engineering it.”
Dr. Jhunjhunwala added, “The real crisis isn't just fossil fuels—it’s systemic inefficiency. EV adoption must be backed by truly green electricity and resilient infrastructure.”
A major highlight was the launch of Frost & Sullivan’s report, “Transformative Trends in the Indian Electric Vehicle Market – 2025 & Beyond”. Prajyot N Sathe, Research Director, forecasted, “India is on track to surpass 700,000 EV unit sales annually by 2030. But growth must be complemented by localized supply chains, dense charging infrastructure, and battery innovation.”
Breakout sessions and panels delved into:
- EV Consumer Behaviour & Market Forces
- Technological Innovations Driving Next-Gen EVs
- Design Thinking in Autonomous & User-Centric EVs
- The Future of EV Charging: Real Estate, Energy & Urban Planning
Electric Commercial Vehicles: Engines of India’s Green Transition
Day 2 Highlights: Capital, Chemistry & Scalable Ecosystems
Day 2 opened with a visionary keynote by Mahesh Babu, Global CEO, Switch Mobility, titled “From 2 to 20 million: India’s Ambitious EV Journey.” “India is not just adapting to change—we're driving it. But to hit the next milestone, we need more than investment—we need intent, collaboration, and bold execution,” he stated.
In a spirited follow-up, Ms. Ashita Marya added, “India’s EV journey is no longer about catching up—it’s about leading with purpose. EV 2025 is a clear reflection of that vision taking shape.”
A critical panel on “Unlocking the Future of EV Funding”, moderated by Ms. Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO, Ostara Advisors, emphasized the urgent need for inclusive, collaborative financing mechanisms.
Akanksha Sharma, Namdev Finvest said, “Financial inclusivity isn’t just a metric—it’s a mindset. We must start funding intention.”
Nehal Gupta of AMU Leasing added, “We need to build belief—in the model, the mission, and the future.”
A deep-dive session on battery innovation, “Transforming Battery Manufacturing: Advanced Chemistries, AI, and Regulatory Dynamics”, moderated by Prof. Amartya Mukhopadhyay, IIT Bombay, spotlighted cutting-edge R&D and emerging cost efficiencies.
Guru Punghavan, CEO, Boson Cell, shared, “We’ve gone from recycling batteries to vertically integrating cell manufacturing—making our lithium-ion cells potentially cheaper than Chinese counterparts.”
EV 2025: More Than a Summit—A Movement
Across both days, the summit emerged as a powerful convergence of ideas, ambition, and actionable pathways. The panels, reports, and conversations made it clear: India’s EV sector is shifting from aspiration to acceleration. With strong participation from sector leaders, green finance pioneers, technologists, and policymakers, Entrepreneur India EV 2025 served as a catalyst for innovation, investment, and implementation.
The event concluded on a high note—affirming that Entrepreneur India EV 2025 was not just a successful expo, but a defining moment in India’s sustainable mobility journey.
