WE2: Path Forward to Increase Women’s Use and Uptake of Electric Two-Wheelers

WE2: Path Forward to Increase  Women’s Use and Uptake of  Electric Two-Wheelers
The Urban Catalysts

Submitted by Megi Natchkebia | 02/2025

Region:South Asia
Language:English

Country: India

Date of publication: 01-12-2024

This research focused on understanding the gender differences in the use of E2Ws in India; identify the barriers that restrict and opportunities that enable women’s use of E2Ws. The cities of Chennai and Delhi were taken as case examples.

The research identifies five key entry points -vehicle design, financing, driver training and licencing, charging infrastructure and institutional support. Institutional support is central to addressing the barriers women face across all key entry points