North Andhra EV owners report charging shortages despite station growth from 71 to 84 in Visakhapatnam
By Eve
Electric vehicle owners in North Andhra's Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts face difficulties finding functional charging points, despite data from Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited showing public stations in Visakhapatnam rose from 71 in August 2025 to 84 by March 2026, with usage peaking at 0.176 MU in March 2026. Delivery workers and rental operators report that infrastructure development has not kept pace with rising EV demand, prompting private firms to install stations at tourist destinations such as Annavaram.
Why it matters: The gap between station numbers and user experience signals that procurement must prioritise reliability and geographic spread, not just headline counts. Private operators stepping in to serve tourist routes may open niche tender opportunities for CPOs targeting high footfall locations.