Electric vehicles are means of transport that use electrical energy instead of gasoline or diesel. They can be powered by electricity from an external source or from an onboard battery that is sometimes charged by solar panels. EVs include cars, trucks, buses, boats, trains and other vehicles. They have low operating costs since they require less maintenance than gas vehicles and are more environmentally friendly by producing no tailpipe emissions. Tesla has been a leader in the EV industry since launching its first luxury electric car in 2013. Countries are promoting EVs to reduce pollution and dependence on imported oil while cutting emissions that cause climate change. India has a goal of significantly increasing EV use by 2030 for environmental and economic reasons.