TL;DR
Uttarakhand leads Himalayan states with 221 EV charging stations, with electricity consumption for EV charging expected to increase significantly.
Uttarakhand has emerged as a frontrunner among Himalayan states, boasting 221 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This robust infrastructure is crucial for supporting the growing EV fleet and promoting green mobility in the mountainous region.
The increasing number of EVs is projected to significantly boost electricity consumption, with the state's electricity requirement for EV charging anticipated to rise from 1.57 million units annually to 7.44 million units in 2026-27 and 23.48 million units in 2027-28. The state power utility is actively expanding the charging network to meet this projected surge in demand.
