The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a pivotal element of India's sustainability roadmap, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lessening reliance on fossil fuels. While national-level policies and technological strides have accelerated EV growth, the dynamics of EV adoption in Tier-2 cities remain relatively underexplored. This study provides a localized evaluation of EV adoption and perception in Tumkur, Karnataka an emerging Tier-2 city with expanding transportation needs. Three core hypotheses were tested (H1) public awareness, (H2) perceived environmental benefit, and (H3) income level as influencers of EV adoption. The results revealed the H1 had a mean score of 3.98 and a standard deviation of 0.89, indicating that public awareness significantly influences adoption. H2 scored the highest with a mean of 4.12 and SD of 0.85, highlighting strong agreement on the role of environmental concern. H3, related to income, showed a mean of 3.99 and SD of 0.83, suggesting economic factors also play a critical role. The overall analysis reflects a positive perception toward EVs in Tumkur, with consistent responses indicating reliability in the data. These findings suggest that targeted policy interventions focused on awareness, affordability, and environmental messaging can enhance EV adoption in smaller urban centers and contribute to India’s broader sustainability goals. Keywords: Electric vehicles, Tier-2 cities, E
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