With Karnataka at the top, India hits a milestone with over 25,000 EV charging stations, updates the Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel at the upper house of the Parliament.
India has achieved over 25,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations operational nationwide, as recently shared by Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, the Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, in a written response to the Rajya Sabha.
According to Varma, the installation of these stations reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to promoting the adoption of EVs and expanding the necessary charging infrastructure nationwide.
As per the update, Karnataka is currently leading the country with the highest number of public charging stations, boasting a total of 5765. Maharashtra ranks second with 3728 stations, followed by Uttar Pradesh, which has 1989.
Delhi and Tamil Nadu have also made strides in this area, with 1941 and 1413 public charging stations, respectively. Additionally, Chhattisgarh has made progress by installing 271 EV charging stations.
In a bid to further boost EV adoption and infrastructure, the Ministry of Heavy Industries launched the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme on September 29. The scheme, which has a budget of ₹109 billion for two years, allocates ₹20 billion specifically for the installation of public charging stations.
According to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), India will require an estimated ₹160 billion in capital expenditure by 2030 to meet the demand for public EV charging.
The Ministry of Power has also introduced new guidelines for installing and operating EV charging stations. These guidelines, titled ‘Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024,’ aim to ensure that charging stations across India adhere to consistent standards, creating a more connected and interoperable network.
As of December 4, India has registered 28,55,015 electric two-wheelers and 257,169 electric four-wheelers, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Industry experts predict that the country’s EV charging market could reach $3.7 billion by 2030, with battery-swapping technology gaining traction for two- and three-wheelers.
