Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI), 2026:
Andhra Pradesh recently emerged as the country’s best-performing state in facilitating vehicle ownership transfers, topping the first Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) with a score of 5.91 out of 10.
- Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) is published by org in partnership with Consumer VOICE.
- The index ranks 15 States and Union Territories on how easily a citizen or dealer can buy, sell, and transfer a pre-owned vehicle.
- The EVOI scores each state on six pillars: policy and regulatory framework, digital infrastructure, process efficiency, transparency and accountability, institutional ecosystem and dealer support, and cost and affordability.
- The pillar scores are combined using a weighted geometric mean, so strength in one area cannot hide weakness in another.
- The findings draw on a pan-India survey of over 1,000 buyers and sellers, interviews with dealers, RTO agents, and sector experts, and a review of central and state motor vehicle rules.
EVOI 2026 Highlights:
- It is the first edition of the index.
- Andhra Pradesh scored 5.91 out of 10, followed by Kerala at 5.74.
- Uttar Pradesh came last at 2.47, just behind Bihar at 2.51 and West Bengal at 2.56.
- No state scored above 6.0, highlighting widespread administrative challenges.
- Together, the 15 states account for over 85% of India’s organised used-car market.
