⚡ Total EV Stations in India: 12,146* — Why 2025 Could See a Surge in Growth
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AdminIndia currently has 12,146 operational Public Charging Stations (PCS) across its states and union territories. However, I believe this number could rise dramatically in 2025, as the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem continues to evolve. Here’s why:
- Increased Market Players: More companies, from startups to established energy giants, are entering the EV space. This competition will drive innovation, reduce costs, and lead to faster infrastructure growth.
- Growing Consumer Acceptance: Indian customers are becoming more open to change, with EVs gaining traction due to government incentives, rising fuel costs, and environmental concerns.
- Supportive Policies: Central and state governments are rolling out initiatives to push for sustainable transportation, offering subsidies, tax breaks, and infrastructure development grants for both vehicles and charging stations.
- Technological Advancements: Improved battery technologies, faster charging options, and increased range will eliminate some of the barriers to EV adoption, making them more attractive for both urban and rural consumers.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the current number of operational PCS in each state and union territory:
| S. No. | State Name | No. of Operational PCS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 3 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 327 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 9 |
| 4 | Assam | 86 |
| 5 | Bihar | 124 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 12 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 149 |
| 8 | D&D and DNH | 1 |
| 9 | Delhi | 1886 |
| 10 | Goa | 113 |
| 11 | Gujarat | 476 |
| 12 | Haryana | 377 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 44 |
| 14 | Jammu & Kashmir | 47 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 135 |
| 16 | Karnataka | 1041 |
| 17 | Kerala | 852 |
| 18 | Lakshadweep | 1 |
| 19 | Madhya Pradesh | 341 |
| 20 | Maharashtra | 3079 |
| 21 | Manipur | 17 |
| 22 | Meghalaya | 21 |
| 23 | Nagaland | 6 |
| 24 | Odisha | 198 |
| 25 | Pondicherry | 23 |
| 26 | Punjab | 158 |
| 27 | Rajasthan | 500 |
| 28 | Sikkim | 2 |
| 29 | Tamil Nadu | 643 |
| 30 | Telangana | 481 |
| 31 | Tripura | 18 |
| 32 | Uttar Pradesh | 582 |
| 33 | Uttarakhand | 76 |
| 34 | West Bengal | 318 |
| Total PCS | 12,146 | |
* - Numbers could have increased in recent months.
Data credit - This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 6th Feb 2024