TL;DR
India dramatically expands its EV charging infrastructure with almost 40,000 new stations, including fast chargers, under the government's PM E-DRIVE scheme to boost electric mobility nationwide.
India has marked a significant achievement in its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure by rolling out nearly 40,000 new public EV charging stations. This extensive expansion, facilitated by the PM E-DRIVE initiative, includes 8,414 fast chargers strategically placed across urban centers, highways, and even rural areas to alleviate range anxiety and support widespread adoption of clean mobility.
The PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched in 2024 with a total outlay of ₹10,900 crore, has earmarked ₹2,000 crore specifically for enhancing public charging infrastructure and battery-swapping stations. This initiative is pivotal in accelerating EV adoption, encouraging private and public sector participation, and positioning India as a frontrunner in sustainable transportation as it strives towards its Net-Zero and green mobility targets.
