Uttar Pradesh is deploying 238 public EV charging stations equipped with 714 charging points in the first phase of an expansion under the PM e-Drive Scheme and the state's EV Policy 2022, according to senior IAS officer Awanish K. Awasthi. The stations will be sited at key public locations to improve accessibility and support electric vehicle adoption. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government aims to position the state as a leading hub for EV manufacturing and sustainable mobility in India.
Why it matters: The 238 station rollout represents a significant public procurement opportunity for charge point operators and equipment suppliers targeting India's most populous state. Uttar Pradesh's coordinated policy and infrastructure push may accelerate tender activity and set benchmarks for other Indian states expanding their charging networks.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation has commissioned a high-capacity EV charging station at New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat Station in Delhi, operational since 17 July. The facility features 14 digital charging points, comprising seven 240 kW chargers, four 360 kW ultra-fast chargers, and three 480 kW ultra-fast chargers designed for heavy-duty vehicles including electric buses. NCRTC describes it as among the largest public ultra-fast EV charging stations in Delhi, bringing the total along the Namo Bharat corridor to nine stations.
Why it matters: The deployment of 480 kW chargers signals growing infrastructure readiness for commercial fleet electrification, particularly buses, in India's capital region. Integration with transit hubs and mobile app access demonstrates a model for multi-modal charging procurement that CPOs and fleet operators can replicate across urban networks.
NCRTCIndia24 Jul 2026Source The Uttar Pradesh government will construct 15 modern bus queue shelters across Varanasi, India, each equipped with EV charging stations, free Wi-Fi, mobile charging points, smart LED displays and CCTV cameras. The shelters will be powered by solar energy and include advertising panels to generate revenue for maintenance and operations, according to municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal.
Why it matters: The project demonstrates how municipalities are integrating EV charging into public transport infrastructure, creating new procurement opportunities for charge point operators to partner with smart city initiatives. Solar powered, revenue generating bus shelters represent a replicable model for embedding charging infrastructure in urban amenity projects across India.
