Maha EV Expo 2026 will take place on 26 to 27 August 2026 at the Auto Cluster Development & Research Institute in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra. The event will combine an expo, summit and awards programme, bringing together vehicle manufacturers, battery firms, charging infrastructure providers, fleet operators, investors and policymakers. The exhibition will showcase electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and passenger vehicles alongside charging and component technologies.
Why it matters: The event offers charging infrastructure providers and CPOs a platform to connect with Maharashtra's automotive manufacturing base and fleet operators as the state expands its EV rollout. It provides visibility into emerging vehicle platforms, energy integration opportunities and partnership channels that can shape procurement pipelines and site deployment strategies across commercial and public transport segments.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to deploy 20,000 public EV charging stations across the state over five years through a public private partnership model, with Rs 50 crore allocated in the current financial year. Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited is identifying sites on government land, highways and in major cities including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Tiruchy, aiming to establish around 1,000 stations in the first phase within seven months. An additional Rs 5 crore has been earmarked for subsidies to Resident Welfare Associations to install charging infrastructure in residential complexes.
Why it matters: The state backed rollout signals a major tender pipeline for charge point operators and equipment suppliers in southern India, with the first phase procurement expected within months. The PPP structure and dedicated subsidy for residential sites offer multiple entry points for private sector deployment at scale.
