How Many EV Charging Stations Are There In India?
The EV revolution is sweeping across India, transforming the way we think about sustainable transportation. In the past few years, the EV sector in India has experienced significant growth, driven by a surge in fuel prices and government initiatives promoting the adoption of electric vehicles.
While the growth of the EV market is exciting, one persistent concern for electric vehicle owners is charging infrastructure. The availability and accessibility of EV charging stations play a pivotal role in facilitating the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. This blog will share the current state of EV charging stations in India, providing valuable insights into the number of charging stations across different states.
EV Sales Trend in India
Electric vehicle manufacturers are actively engaged in producing new models each year to meet the growing demand. In 2022, the yearly sales of electric vehicles achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the 1-million mark, totaling 10,75,859 units. This increased to 1.5 million electric vehicles in 2024.
Operational Public EV Charging Stations in India
According to information shared by the Ministry of Power there are a total of 12,146 operational Public Charging Stations (PCS) are present in the country.
Statewise Data of Public EV Charging Stations (Sourced from pib.gov.in)
| S. No. | State Name | No. of Operational Public Charging Stations |
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 3 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 327 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 9 |
| 4 | Assam | 86 |
| 5 | Bihar | 124 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 12 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 149 |
| 8 | D&D and DNH | 1 |
| 9 | Delhi | 1886 |
| 10 | Goa | 113 |
| 11 | Gujarat | 476 |
| 12 | Haryana | 377 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 44 |
| 14 | Jammu & Kashmir | 47 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 135 |
| 16 | Karnataka | 1041 |
| 17 | Kerala | 852 |
| 18 | Lakshadweep | 1 |
| 19 | Madhya Pradesh | 341 |
| 20 | Maharashtra | 3079 |
| 21 | Manipur | 17 |
| 22 | Meghalaya | 21 |
| 23 | Nagaland | 6 |
| 24 | Odisha | 198 |
| 25 | Pondicherry | 23 |
| 26 | Punjab | 158 |
| 27 | Rajasthan | 500 |
| 28 | Sikkim | 2 |
| 29 | Tamil Nadu | 643 |
| 30 | Telangana | 481 |
| 31 | Tripura | 18 |
| 32 | Uttar Pradesh | 582 |
| 33 | Uttarakhand | 76 |
| 34 | West Bengal | 318 |
| Total PCS | 12,146 | |
The above data is sourced from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) (https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2003003). This information represents the latest official data shared by the Government of India on 02.02.2024.
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