Current Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in India: State-Wise List (2025)
India’s charging infrastructure is rapidly expanding. Here are the top networks and their coverage:
| Network | Chargers Installed | Key Locations | Charger Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Power | 50,000+ | Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru | CCS2, CHAdeMO, Type-2 AC |
| ChargeZone | 7,500+ | Highways (Mumbai-Pune, Delhi-Agra) | 30–240 kW DC Fast Chargers |
| Fortum (Voltt) | 1,200+ | Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi | 15–150 kW Chargers |
| Magenta ChargeGrid | 3,000+ | AP, Telangana, Maharashtra | AC & DC Chargers |
| Ather Grid | 1,800+ | Tier 1 Cities (Pune, Ahmedabad) | 350V DC Fast Chargers |
Key Apps for Locating Chargers:
- Zeon Charging: Covers 15,000+ stations across 25 states.
- Statiq: Real-time updates for 12,000+ chargers.
Government Focus: Charging Infrastructure Targets
- National Target: 1.32 million charging stations by 2030, with 22% allocated to highways .
- State Initiatives:
- Delhi: 18,000 stations by 2025 (1 per 3km in cities) .
- Karnataka: 2,500 stations by 2025, focusing on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway .
- Maharashtra: 2,000+ stations in Mumbai-Pune-Nashik triangle .
- FAME III Subsidies: Up to ₹15,000/kW for public chargers and 50% cost-sharing for highway installations .
OEM Charging Networks: Partnerships & Future Plans
- Tata Motors
- Partner: Tata Power
- Goal: 100,000 chargers by 2027, including 10,000+ DC fast chargers .
- MG Motor
- Partner: Fortum, Delta Electronics
- Focus: Solar-powered stations in Rajasthan and Gujarat .
- Mahindra
- Partner: Jio-BP (1,000+ stations by 2026) .
- Hyundai
- Ultra-Fast Hubs: 350 kW chargers on Delhi-Mumbai Highway (10-minute charging) .
Future Expansion: Key Projects & Numbers
- Indian Oil-Tata Power Collaboration: Installing 10,000 chargers at fuel stations by 2026 .
- NHAI’s ‘One Highway One Charge’: 500+ fast chargers on 25 highways by 2025 .
- Tesla’s India Entry: 50 Supercharger stations planned in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai .
How to Start a Charging Station Business in India
- Cost Breakdown:
- Level 2 Charger: ₹2–5 lakh (subsidies cover 25% via FAME III) .
- DC Fast Charger: ₹10–25 lakh (banks like SBI offer low-interest loans) .
- ROI: Earn ₹20–50/hour per charger; breakeven in 2–3 years .
Challenges & Solutions
- Power Supply: Partner with DISCOMs for dedicated EV tariffs (₹4–6/unit) .
- Land Acquisition: Use govt’s PPP model for highway sites .
