Planning a long road trip in your electric vehicle? Worried about running out of charge midway? You're not alone. Range anxiety is the #1 concern for EV buyers in India — and the best answer to it is a strong, reliable public EV charging network. The good news: India now has over 29,277 public EV charging stations as of 2025, and the number is growing every single month.
In this comprehensive guide, CarVaidya brings you the most up-to-date state-wise list of public EV charging stations in India, major charging operators, charger types, and everything you need to know before hitting the road in your EV.
India's EV Charging Revolution: By the Numbers
India's EV charging infrastructure has grown at a breathtaking pace. According to official data from the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), India had:
- 6,586 public EV charging stations in 2023
- 12,000+ stations by end of 2023
- 29,277 operational public charging stations as of August 2025 — a fourfold jump in just two years
This explosive growth is backed by the PM E-DRIVE scheme, the FAME-II initiative (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles), and private sector investments exceeding ₹10,000 crore. India's goal is to have at least 1 lakh (100,000) public charging stations operational by 2030.
29,277
Public Charging Stations (2025)
36
States & UTs with EV Stations
1,00,000+
Target Stations by 2030
State-Wise List of Public EV Charging Stations in India (2025)
Source: Ministry of Power / Press Information Bureau (PIB) — Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Government of India. Data as of August 2025.
| # |
State / Union Territory |
EV Charging Stations |
Key Cities / Hubs |
Status |
| 1 |
Karnataka |
6,097 |
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubli |
🏆 Leader |
| 2 |
Maharashtra |
4,155 |
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad |
⚡ Advanced |
| 3 |
Uttar Pradesh |
2,326 |
Lucknow, Noida, Agra, Varanasi, Kanpur |
⚡ Advanced |
| 4 |
Delhi |
1,967 |
New Delhi, Dwarka, Rohini, Gurugram Corridor, Noida |
⚡ Advanced |
| 5 |
Tamil Nadu |
1,781 |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem |
⚡ Advanced |
| 6 |
Kerala |
1,288 |
Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur |
✅ Growing |
| 7 |
Rajasthan |
1,250 |
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer |
✅ Growing |
| 8 |
Madhya Pradesh |
1,054 |
Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur |
✅ Growing |
| 9 |
Gujarat |
1,008 |
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot |
✅ Growing |
| 10 |
Telangana |
976 |
Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar |
✅ Growing |
| 11 |
Haryana |
808 |
Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Panipat |
📈 Expanding |
| 12 |
West Bengal |
791 |
Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur |
📈 Expanding |
| 13 |
Punjab |
607 |
Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala |
📈 Expanding |
| 14 |
Andhra Pradesh |
616 |
Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati |
📈 Expanding |
| 15 |
Odisha |
533 |
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela |
📈 Expanding |
| 16 |
Assam |
301 |
Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar |
🔧 Developing |
| 17 |
Chhattisgarh |
300 |
Raipur, Bilaspur, Bhilai |
🔧 Developing |
| 18 |
Jharkhand |
277 |
Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad |
🔧 Developing |
| 19 |
Uttarakhand |
202 |
Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital |
🔧 Developing |
| 20 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
158 |
Jammu, Srinagar |
🔧 Developing |
| 21 |
Goa |
155 |
Panaji, Margao, Vasco |
🔧 Developing |
| 22 |
Bihar |
120 |
Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur |
🔧 Developing |
| 23 |
Himachal Pradesh |
95 |
Shimla, Dharamsala, Manali |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 24 |
Tripura |
54 |
Agartala |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 25 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
42 |
Itanagar |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 26 |
Nagaland |
36 |
Kohima, Dimapur |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 27 |
Puducherry |
28 |
Pondicherry |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 28 |
Chandigarh (UT) |
22 |
Chandigarh City |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 29 |
Mizoram |
13 |
Aizawl |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 30 |
Sikkim |
11 |
Gangtok |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 31 |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) |
6 |
Silvassa |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 32 |
Andaman & Nicobar (UT) |
4 |
Port Blair |
🔆 Early Stage |
| 33 |
Ladakh (UT) |
1 |
Leh |
⏳ Nascent |
| Total |
All States & UTs |
29,277 |
PAN India |
|
Source: Ministry of Power / Press Information Bureau (PIB), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) — Government of India. Data as of August 2025. Figures subject to revision as new stations come online daily.
Top 5 EV Charging States — A Closer Look
🏆 Karnataka — 6,097 Stations | India's EV Capital
Karnataka leads the nation with nearly 6,100 charging stations, driven by Bengaluru's tech ecosystem and India's first state EV policy (2017). The state mandates charger installation every 3 km within Bengaluru city limits, effectively eliminating range anxiety. Key corridors: Bengaluru–Mysuru, Bengaluru–Hosur, Bengaluru–Mangaluru. Major operators: Tata Power, Statiq, Ather Grid, ChargeZone.
⚡ Maharashtra — 4,155 Stations | Urban Charging Powerhouse
Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur drive Maharashtra's EV infrastructure. The Maharashtra EV Policy 2025 actively incentivises public fast-charging corridors and residential hubs. IOCL and Adani Electricity are deploying fast chargers across petrol pump networks. Key corridors: Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Mumbai–Nashik, Nagpur–Amravati. Tata Power, Jio-bp Pulse, and Fortum are the dominant operators.
🚀 Uttar Pradesh — 2,326 Stations | North India's Fastest Climber
UP has made remarkable strides with its EV manufacturing incentive policy. The state is focusing on highway corridors along the Yamuna Expressway, Agra–Lucknow Expressway, and Purvanchal Expressway. Key cities: Noida, Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi. Driven by ChargeZone, BPCL, and HPCL highway deployments.
🏙️ Delhi — 1,967 Stations | Policy-Driven Clean Mobility
Delhi's aggressive EV policy — offering purchase subsidies, road tax waivers, and charging infrastructure incentives — has made the capital one of the densest EV charging zones in India. Gurugram and Noida corridors benefit from strong Statiq and Tata Power coverage. DMRC (Delhi Metro) has integrated charging at several metro stations. Key areas: Dwarka, Rohini, Lajpat Nagar, Saket, Connaught Place.
🏭 Tamil Nadu — 1,781 Stations | The Southern EV Manufacturing Hub
Tamil Nadu's EV policy (2019) aligns charging infrastructure with its massive EV manufacturing ecosystem — Hyundai, Ola Electric, BYD, and TVS all have facilities in the state. Chennai's Corporation is deploying chargers across public parking complexes. Key corridors: Chennai–Bengaluru, Chennai–Coimbatore. Ather Grid and ChargeZone lead private deployments.
Major EV Charging Operators in India — Who Runs the Network?
| Operator |
Type |
Coverage |
App / How to Find |
| Tata Power EZ Charge |
Private |
Pan India — metros, malls, highways, IOCL outlets |
Tata Power EZ Charge App |
| Statiq |
Private |
7,000+ chargers — malls, offices, residential complexes |
Statiq App |
| ChargeZone |
Private |
Highways, fleet depots, key corridors, 24×7 |
ChargeZone App |
| Bolt.Earth |
Private (Peer-to-Peer) |
1 lakh+ chargers across 1,800+ towns — India's largest |
Bolt.Earth App |
| Jio-bp Pulse |
Private (Reliance–BP JV) |
BPCL/Jio fuel stations, highways, urban fast charge hubs |
Jio-bp Pulse App (UPI) |
| Ather Grid |
Private (Two-Wheeler focus) |
South India, select metro cities — 2W fast charge |
Ather App |
| IOCL (Indian Oil) |
PSU (Govt.) |
10,000 station target — petrol pumps across highways & cities |
IndianOil One App |
| BPCL |
PSU (Govt.) |
7,000 station target — fuel stations, highways |
BPCL SmartDrive App |
| HPCL |
PSU (Govt.) |
5,000 station target — fuel station conversions |
HP Pay App |
| Glida (Formerly Fortum) |
Private |
Key urban corridors, Tata EV partner network |
Glida App |
Types of EV Chargers Available at Public Stations
Not all EV chargers are the same. Knowing the charger type helps you plan your charging stops more effectively:
| Charger Type |
Power Output |
Charge Time (10–80%) |
Best Suited For |
Common Location |
| AC Level 1 (Bharat AC-001) |
3.3 kW |
12–15 hours |
Home overnight charging |
Residential, apartments |
| AC Level 2 |
7.4 – 22 kW |
2–8 hours |
Office, mall, long stop charging |
Workplaces, malls, hotels |
| DC Fast Charger (25–50 kW) |
25 – 50 kW |
60–90 minutes |
Urban top-ups, quick stops |
Public stations, fuel outlets |
| DC Ultra-Fast (100 kW+) |
100 – 350 kW |
15–30 minutes |
Highway fast charge, long trips |
Expressways, highway hubs |
| Bharat DC-001 |
15 kW |
45–60 minutes |
E-rickshaws, two-wheelers, three-wheelers |
Public stations (2W/3W) |
Connector standards in India: CCS2 (dominant for DC fast charging — used by Tata Nexon EV, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Mahindra XUV400, BYD Atto 3), Type-2 Mennekes (AC charging for four-wheelers), CHAdeMO (some older models), and Bharat DC-001 / GB-T (two and three-wheelers).
How to Find EV Charging Stations Near You
Finding a public EV charging station has never been easier. Here are the most reliable ways:
- Google Maps — Search "EV charging station near me." Google Maps now shows real-time availability for select stations in India.
- PlugShare — A global app with 3.5 lakh+ stations and user-verified reviews. Best for cross-state road trip planning.
- Tata Power EZ Charge App — India's most popular dedicated EV charging app. Shows real-time slot availability, QR code payment, booking.
- Statiq App — 7,000+ charger access, real-time status, UPI and card payment.
- Bolt.Earth App — Access to over 1 lakh chargers across 1,800+ towns, including peer-to-peer shared chargers.
- BEE / Parivahan EV Dashboard — Official government portal for verified public charging station locations across India.
- mParivahan App — Government app that also integrates EV charging location data.
💡 Pro Tip: Always cross-check PlugShare for real user reviews with Google Maps for navigation. Before any highway trip, identify a primary charging stop AND a backup — charger availability is not always guaranteed, especially for ultra-fast DC stations.
How Much Does Public EV Charging Cost in India?
| Charging Operator / Type |
Approx. Rate (per kWh) |
Notes |
| PSU Petrol Pumps (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) | ₹8 – ₹18 | Government-subsidised rates |
| Tata Power EZ Charge (AC) | ₹12 – ₹22 | Varies by city and state tariff |
| DC Fast Charger (Public) | ₹18 – ₹25 | Faster charge attracts premium |
| ChargeZone (Highway DC) | ₹20 – ₹28 | Highway premium pricing |
| Home Charging (residential tariff) | ₹5 – ₹9 | Cheapest option — off-peak recommended |
At an average public charging rate of ₹18–20/kWh and a typical EV efficiency of 6–7 km/kWh, travelling 100 km in an EV costs approximately ₹280–₹350 — compared to ₹700–₹900 for a petrol car. That's a saving of over 60%.
Government Policies Driving EV Charging Growth
| Policy / Scheme |
Key Objective |
Nodal Agency |
| FAME-II | Incentivises EV purchase & charging station deployment | MoRTH / FAME India |
| PM E-DRIVE | Subsidises EV purchase, charging infra across 2W, 3W, buses | Ministry of Heavy Industries |
| BEE Charging Standards | Standardises charger types, safety protocols, interoperability | Bureau of Energy Efficiency |
| NEMMP 2020 | National Electric Mobility Mission — long-term EV push | Ministry of Heavy Industries |
| State EV Policies | 25+ states with individual tax incentives, subsidy schemes | State Transport Departments |
| EV Charging Infra Guidelines (MoP) | Mandates charger setup in apartments, offices, commercial buildings | Ministry of Power |
What's Next: India's EV Charging Roadmap to 2030
India's EV infrastructure story is only in its second chapter. Here's what to expect by 2030:
- 1 lakh public charging stations operational nationwide — government's stated target
- Karnataka targeting 25,000+ stations, including 1,000+ battery-swapping hubs for last-mile delivery fleets
- Maharashtra pushing towards 15,000+ stations with Tata Power and Adani leading private expansion
- Tamil Nadu aiming for 18,000+ stations with a fleet-first strategy for commercial EVs
- Gujarat targeting 12,000+ stations — 50% powered by renewable solar energy
- Expressway fast-charging corridors every 25 km on all major national highways
- Battery swapping networks for 2W and 3W fleets (e-rickshaws, delivery bikes)
- Smart grid integration and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology for bidirectional energy flow
- Ultra-fast DC chargers (150–350 kW) becoming mainstream at highway stops — charging in under 15 minutes
⚠️ Disclaimer: The EV charging station count and state-wise data in this article are sourced from the Ministry of Power (MoP), Press Information Bureau (PIB), and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Government of India, as publicly reported. The number of operational stations changes daily as new chargers are added. Charging rates listed are approximate and vary by city, state electricity tariff, operator, and charger type. CarVaidya does not own, operate, or affiliate with any EV charging network. For the most current and accurate station locations and availability, please use the official Parivahan portal, PlugShare, or your EV brand's dedicated app. This content is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for operator-specific guidance.
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