Webinar – Smaller Cities, Bigger Impact

Smaller Cities, Bigger Impact

How Tier 2 & 3 Can Drive EV Growth

India’s Tier 2 and 3 cities — cities with smaller populations but growing economic opportunity — are becoming key drivers of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) transition, with rapid adoption across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and fleet operations. However, scaling EVs in these regions comes with unique challenges, including infrastructure gaps, financing hurdles, and policy roadblocks.

In this second episode of the Shoonya Webinar Series, industry leaders discuss the opportunities, challenges, and strategies that can accelerate EV adoption in these cities. The panel features original equipment manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, last-mile mobility innovators, and policy experts, sharing real-world insights and best practices for expanding EV penetration beyond metro cities.

What to Expect:

• Market Trends and Growth Potential: How smaller cities are leading the next wave of EV adoption
• Infrastructure and Charging Solutions: Addressing critical gaps in the EV landscape of Tier 2 and 3 cities
• Business Models and Innovations: Success stories from industry leaders, OEMs, and infrastructure providers
• Policy and Investment Roadmap: How regulations and financing can accelerate EV scale-up

Panel

• Mr. Amegh Gopinath, India Component Lead – Freight Electrification, GIZ
• Ms. Neha Jain, Head – EV & Innovation Ecosystem, JSW MG Motor India
• Mr. Ravindra Mohan, Director – Strategy & Business, ChargeZone
• Mr. Ayush Lohia, CEO, Lohia Auto
• Mr. Maxson Lewis, Founder & CEO, Magenta Mobility
• Moderator: Chetna Nagpal, Senior Associate, RMI