Charging

India had about 29,151 public EV charging stations as of December 2025 and 67,657 chargers as of early August 2026, with over 200 CPOs operating nationwide

PM E-DRIVE has supported the sale of 2.65 million electric vehicles so far, with Maharashtra leading at 428,000 vehicles, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Maruti Suzuki's Partho Banerjee states that the lack of sufficient charging infrastructure keeps electric vehicles from becoming primary cars. He also discusses the growth of SUVs and challenges with

Tesla first charging facility in Mumbai features superchargers and AC stalls; three more charging locations to open in Mumbai this quarter

Epsilon Group sets up Everta to manufacture DC chargers with Rs 300 crore plan, starting with a Bengaluru plant and aiming for 15% market share by 2030

Clean energy firm Gentari and Shell India have formed a strategic partnership to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility nationwide, according to a company announcement on Thursday. The partnership aims to provide access to a collective network of over 450 EV charging points across India. "Effective July 10, Shell Recharge charging points will be accessible through the Gentari Go app, and Gentari chargers will be available to Shell Recharge users, giving them access to a network of more than 450 chargers," Gentari said in a statement. The partnership aims to significantly enhance EV charging accessibility and service quality in India by enabling roaming between Gentari Go and Shell Recharge. Gentari Go provides users with access to a growing network of over 5,000 charging points across India, Malaysia, and Thailand. In India alone, Gentari Go features more than 3,000 charging points. This network will increase with the integration of Shell Recharge's strategically loca

Qi2 is the latest open wireless charging standard, which introduces a ring of magnetic coils that ensures better charger alignment, leading to faster and more efficient charging

The 1MW charging system, which will launch in the next six months, allows for a 15-minute rapid charge, minimising downtime and enabling buses to operate with smaller, lighter batteries

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The policy, announced in March last year, was widely seen as an attempt to woo Tesla

The government is also planning to introduce financing schemes for e-bikes and the conversion of two- and three-wheeled petrol vehicles

India's charging infrastructure lags behind EV demand despite policy incentives

Tivolt Electric Vehicles CEO Saju Nair exchanged documents with Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd's Head of Business Development - EV Charging, Virendra Goyal, at an event

Moreover, 70 per cent of India's public chargers are concentrated in metropolitan hubs, leaving rural and semi-urban areas woefully underserved

Servotech Power Systems on Wednesday announced its collaboration with UK-based Ensmart Power to expand EV (electric vehicle) Charger business in the UK and beyond. This agreement will capitalise on the rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption in these regions, the company said in a statement. By combining Servotech's innovative EV charging solutions with Ensmart Power's expertise in energy storage and distribution, the partnership aims to provide a reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for consumers, it stated. According to the statement, Servotech Power Systems Ltd, a leading EV charger manufacturer, and UK-based Ensmart Power, a pioneer in critical power, solar, and energy storage systems, have signed a sole distribution agreement to expand their EV charger distribution network across the UK and beyond, including North America. The collaboration will drive the development of green mobility alternatives, contributing to a carbon-neutral transportation ecosystem and sett

Anant Mukesh Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Murray Auchincloss, CEO, bp, on Thursday inaugurated the 500th Jio-bp pulse EV-charging station of Jio-bp. Jio-bp is a fuels and mobility joint venture between RIL and global energy giant BP. "The commissioning of the EV-charging station enables access for guests at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Jio World Plaza and Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, marking the installation of the 500th Jio-bp pulse charging point in India," a company statement said. Jio-bp has expanded its network of EV-charging stations at a rapid pace, growing from 1,300 to 5,000 in just a year. With 95 per cent of its EV-charging network comprising fast charging stations -- the highest in the industry -- the company is poised to deliver high speed electrons with unmatched industry-leading uptime of 96 per cent, establishing itself as the country's most reliable charging network, it said. Jio-bp is als

The scheme addresses the range anxiety of EV buyers by promoting the installation of electric vehicle public charging stations

Ties up with ThunderPlus to deliver EV charging to Sainikpuri PO in Hyderabad and beyond

Kumaraswamy urged the industry to collaborate and put forth dedicated efforts to help India achieve its sustainability goals while staying on track for growth

The chemical wizardry of battery power is more complex than pouring liquid in a tank, and both internal and external factors take a toll on charging speed