India’s Growing EV Ecosystem: Over 25,000 Public Charging Stations Installed

• Chinmay
• January 2, 2025
• Automotive, India, News
• battery swapping, charging guidelines, electric vehicle adoption, EV charging stations India, EV infrastructure, India EV Market, Karnataka EV growth, PM E-DRIVE scheme
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India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gaining momentum, with a significant milestone of 25,202 public charging stations now operational across the country, as per the government’s latest update. Karnataka leads the charge with 5,765 EV charging stations, followed by Maharashtra with 3,728 and Uttar Pradesh with 1,989, according to Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma.

Accelerating EV Adoption with Government Initiatives

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has been proactive in promoting EV adoption. On September 29, 2024, the ministry introduced the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, aiming to:

• Boost EV adoption across India.
• Expand charging infrastructure.
• Strengthen the EV manufacturing ecosystem.

With a budget of ₹10,900 crore allocated for two years, ₹2,000 crore is dedicated to setting up public EV charging stations. Additionally, the Ministry of Power issued the “Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024” on September 17, 2024, outlining standards and protocols for interoperable and connected EV charging networks across the nation.

Regional Distribution of Charging Stations

• Karnataka: 5,765 charging stations.
• Maharashtra: 3,728 charging stations.
• Uttar Pradesh: 1,989 charging stations.
• Chhattisgarh: 271 charging stations.

Key Factors Influencing EV Charging Infrastructure

The government emphasizes that charging infrastructure requirements are influenced by:

• The composition of EVs on the road.
• Vehicle usage patterns.
• Terrain and geography.
• Urbanization trends.
• Advancements in EV and charging technologies.

Market Trends and Future Projections

The EV charging market in India is expected to grow to $3.7 billion by 2030, driven by increasing EV adoption. A key trend is the rise of battery-swapping technology, particularly for two- and three-wheelers. Major automakers are investing in battery-swapping solutions to make EVs more affordable and accessible for Indian consumers.

According to the Vahan portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (as of December 4):

• Total registered electric two-wheelers: 28,55,015.
• Total registered electric four-wheelers: 2,57,169.

India’s EV Future

India’s EV ecosystem is rapidly maturing, supported by government initiatives, evolving technology, and market demand. With ambitious schemes like PM E-DRIVE and increasing investments in charging infrastructure and battery-swapping technologies, the country is poised to become a global leader in the electric mobility transition.