Karnataka has emerged as a key player in clean automotive technologies, ranking third in new battery electric vehicle sales in India with a 9% share and over 5,700 new public charging stations installed in 2024. The state's Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30 aims to boost zero-emission vehicle manufacturing, covering both battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles. The policy includes incentives like capital investment subsidies and skill development programs to align the automotive workforce with the ZEV transition. Additionally, the implementation of ZEV sales regulations is highlighted as a key driver for increasing ZEV model choices, achieving economies of scale, and eventually reaching cost parity with traditional vehicles. These regulations also provide certainty to investors and infrastructure providers, supporting the scaling up of ZEV deployment. However, successful implementation requires legal authority, coordination among stakeholders, and a robust charging infrastructure buildout.