West Bengal has received a significant boost to its electric mobility infrastructure, with 482 electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS) sanctioned under the FAME-II scheme, of which 463 are operational as of July 1, 2026.
The charging stations have been established through three Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) — Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — as part of the Centre’s efforts to expand public EV charging infrastructure across the country.
The latest figures were shared by the Government of India in response to questions concerning EV charging infrastructure in West Bengal and the implementation of electric mobility schemes.
Under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme, ₹912.50 crore was allocated for setting up EV public charging stations across India. However, the government clarified that no state-wise allocation was made under the scheme. Instead, charging infrastructure was developed based on proposals and requirements across different regions.
The development of charging infrastructure is expected to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles in West Bengal by improving access to public charging facilities and reducing range-related concerns among EV users.
The government has also outlined plans for further expansion of charging infrastructure under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme.
According to information provided by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), which is the Project Implementation Agency for EV public charging stations under PM E-DRIVE, West Bengal has submitted a proposal for additional charging infrastructure.
While the proposal does not include any EV chargers specifically for Mathurapur, it proposes five EV public charging stations in South 24 Parganas district. These are planned for Canning, Bakkhali, Diamond Harbour, Kakdwip and Namkhana.
However, the government stated that no financial assistance has been provided to West Bengal under the PM E-DRIVE scheme so far.
At the national level, the PM E-DRIVE scheme has allocated ₹2,000 crore for the deployment of EV public charging stations across India, including West Bengal. The allocation is aimed at developing a wider and more accessible charging network to support the country’s transition towards electric mobility.
The government has also clarified that setting up EV charging stations is an unlicensed activity in India. This means that institutions, including private entities, are free to establish, operate and maintain EV charging stations across the country, subject to applicable regulations and requirements.
The expansion of charging infrastructure through government-backed schemes and private-sector participation is expected to play a critical role in strengthening India’s EV ecosystem. With 463 FAME-II-supported charging stations already operational in West Bengal and additional locations proposed under PM E-DRIVE, the state is gradually building a more extensive charging network to support the increasing adoption of electric vehicles.
The government’s approach of combining public funding with private-sector participation is aimed at ensuring that EV charging infrastructure expands beyond major urban centres and becomes more widely available across the country.
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