SHIFTING GEARS: ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN THE FUTURE ENERGY LANDSCAPE

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apid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the global energy
and economic landscape. This study examines recent trends (2023 2025)
using statistical tools and market data to assess the economic implications
of EV diffusion. Results show that g lobal EV sales rose from 14 million in
2023 to 17 million in 2024, with projections of 20 million in 2025,
representing nearly 25 percent of new car sales. Regression analysis
reveals a strong negative correlation ( 0.97) between battery pack prices
and E V sales, with each $10/kWh reduction in costs linked to 1.7 million
additional EV sales. EVs displaced an estimated 1.3 million barrels per
day of oil demand in 2024, demonstrating growing influence on global fuel
markets. In India, over 2 million EVs we re sold in 2024, with two and three
wheelers dominating the market. Charging infrastructure expansion (>1.3
million public chargers added in 2024) and smart charging strategies are
identified as critical to managing future electricity demand. The finding s
underscore that EVs are not only transport innovations but also
macroeconomic drivers affecting energy security, trade, fiscal revenues and
industrial competitiveness. Key recommendations include accelerating
battery innovation and local manufacturing, integrating smart charging
into electricity systems, redesigning fiscal instruments to replace declining
fuel tax revenues, rapid electrification of two and three wheelers, e bus
procurement and corridor charging expansion are identified as high impact
p athways. Overall, the study highlights EVs as a cornerstone of future
energy planning, requiring coordinated industrial, fiscal and energy policy
responses.