According to data presented in the Lok Sabha by Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, the successful installation of 6,027 Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations (EVPCS) under the FAME-II scheme significantly boosted India’s EV ecosystem.
Under FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles), ₹633.44 crore of the ₹839 crore allotted for the establishment of EVPCS has been used as of March 1, 2025. FY 2022–2023 saw the majority of the expenditures, with ₹560 crore made available to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for the deployment of infrastructure.
Many states have experienced significant advancements in the installation drive, which is mostly carried out by OMCs under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in conjunction with other public sector organizations. Andhra Pradesh (507), Maharashtra (515), Gujarat (520), Karnataka (469), and Tamil Nadu (672) have the most EV chargers. Significant numbers were also recorded in northern areas including Punjab (301), Rajasthan (471), and Uttar Pradesh (411).
There were 84 EV chargers in Delhi, compared to a small number in the northeastern and smaller states, including Sikkim, Mizoram, Tripura, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The Ministry of Power released extensive Guidelines for Installation and Operation of EV Charging Infrastructure – 2024 to promote solar-integrated and concessional tariff-based charging, particularly during the day, in order to ease the adoption of EVs. The rules make it easier for private actors to enter the market by highlighting public-private collaborations and classifying the installation of EV charging stations as a de-licensed activity.
Affordable prices are being offered for public land: ₹1 per kWh for government agencies on a revenue-sharing basis, and ₹1 per kWh as a minimum floor price for private companies through competitive bidding. Additionally, to further improve user convenience, the guidelines support 24×7 operations and technology-agnostic battery swapping stations (BSS).
These programs demonstrate India’s ongoing dedication to developing a strong EV charging network, which is essential for facilitating the broad adoption of electric vehicles.
