TL;DR
India now has over 52,700 public EV charging stations, including 16,561 fast chargers for cars, as confirmed by the government.
India currently has 52,718 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations operational across the country, with 16,561 of these equipped with fast chargers specifically for cars. This information was provided by the government to Parliament, highlighting the significant expansion of charging infrastructure.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has allocated substantial funds, including ₹912.50 crore under the FAME-II scheme and ₹2,000 crore under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, to establish these charging stations. Additionally, the Ministry of Power has issued guidelines to ensure a connected and interoperable charging network, and setting up EV charging stations has been made an unlicensed activity to encourage private investment.
