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EV charging stations across India 2026

August 17 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 14 0

Karnataka has emerged as one of India’s leading States in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with 6,805 electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) installed as of July this year.
It was the recent data according to data by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Karnataka is marginally behind Maharashtra.
Tamil Nadu has 3,839 charging stations, Telangana 3,739 and Kerala 3,399. Andhra Pradesh has 1,976 stations, while Goa has 314.
Setting up EV charging stations is also an unlicenced activity, allowing private players to establish charging stations in accordance with the Ministry of Power’s guidelines issued on September, 2024.
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, notified in 2024, is a key initiative of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI).
Under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, Central ministries, Central Public Sector Enterprises, States and Union Territories and their PSUs are eligible to submit proposals for public charging stations.
They can establish and operate the facilities themselves or engage charge point operators.
National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP 2020) outlines a strategic roadmap to accelerate the adoption and domestic manufacturing of EVs in India.
It has the twin objective of strengthening energy security and promoting clean, sustainable mobility.
Under the NEMMP 2020 framework, the FAME India scheme was launched in 2015 to drive EV adoption.
The scheme offered incentives to buyers, supports creation of charging infrastructure, and manufacturing. Phase I continued until March 2019, followed by Phase II, implemented over five years until April 2024.
The e-Amrit tool helps locate charging station based on one’s location.