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Chennai is launching nine new EV charging stations in public areas by December 2025, marking the first phase of a larger state-wide infrastructure expansion.
Chennai is set to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with nine new charging stations scheduled to begin operations across prominent public locations by December 2025. This initiative addresses the growing demand from city residents for accessible EV charging facilities.
The charging stations will be established on government lands in key areas such as Marina Beach parking, Besant Nagar Beach parking, and various public parks including Nageswara Rao park and Semmozhi Poonga. The project is a collaboration between Relux Electric Private Limited, an EV charging infrastructure provider, and the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL). This initial phase is part of a broader partnership between TNGECL and Relux Electric to roll out 500 EV charging stations across the state of Tamil Nadu.
The Greater Chennai Corporation views this expansion as a crucial step in the city's transition towards sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility, aiming to make EV charging more convenient for residents and promote wider EV adoption.
