Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh Establishes 2,316 EV Charging Stations in Five Years
Uttar Pradesh has set up 2,316 electric vehicle charging stations in the last five years.
This includes 540 fast chargers and 1,776 slow chargers.
The state is working to become a leader in electric mobility by expanding charging facilities in major cities and along expressways.
The government is encouraging private companies to invest in this infrastructure.
This initiative aims to reduce pollution, improve air quality, and provide long-term economic benefits by reducing dependence on petrol and diesel.
The state has also benefited from central government schemes like FAME-1, FAME-2, and the PM e-Drive scheme, which have provided funding for these charging stations.
Uttar Pradesh has established 2,316 electric vehicle charging stations in the last five years.
The state has a balanced network of 540 fast chargers and 1,776 slow chargers.
Major cities like Lucknow, Noida, and Varanasi have expanded EV charging facilities.
The government is encouraging private investment in EV charging infrastructure.
The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in the state.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and private companies like Yahvi Group
- What
- Establishment of 2,316 electric vehicle charging stations
- When
- Over the last five years
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To promote clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and improve air quality
- Total EV charging stations in Uttar Pradesh
- 2,316
- Fast chargers in Uttar Pradesh
- 540
- Slow chargers in Uttar Pradesh
- 1,776
- Total EV charging stations in India
- 29,151
- Funding for EV infrastructure under PM e-Drive scheme
- ₹2,000 crore
- Key cities with EV charging facilities
- Lucknow, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Agra
- EV charging stations established under FAME-1 and FAME-2
- 9,576
