India has significantly expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along highways, expressways and state roads, with 4,557 public charging stations now in operation across a sprawling 146,342‑km network, according to information presented in Parliament by Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. These facilities are strategically placed to support long-distance EV travel across national and state corridors.
This rollout aligns with a broader push under the PM E‑DRIVE scheme, which has earmarked ₹2,000 crore to further build out public charging infrastructure nationwide. The proposal aims to deploy 72,000 additional charging points, prioritizing key transit routes, metro areas, toll plazas, railway stations, airports, fuel outlets and state highways.
This infrastructure boost comes at a time when EV adoption is gaining momentum, but charging accessibility remains a critical barrier to widespread uptake. By establishing a robust highway charging network, the government is laying the foundation for a greener, more resilient transport ecosystem.
Notably, states like Uttar Pradesh (507 stations), Karnataka (489), Maharashtra (459), Tamil Nadu (456) and Rajasthan (424) are leading the way in terms of station numbers along major routes.
Such developments are essential to build confidence among EV users and to catalyze the transition to electric mobility, ensuring that the infrastructure keeps pace with growing demand on India’s roads.
