Archive · 15 Aug 2025
India's EV Charging Infrastructure Faces Challenges
India is seeing growth in electric vehicle use, but charging is still tricky.
Many apps are needed to pay, and some chargers don't work, causing delays.
Companies are improving this by creating reliable chargers and easier payment systems.
The government aims to have 35% of vehicles be electric by 2030, supporting better charging infrastructure.
This will help more people switch to electric cars, especially those living in apartments.
Fragmented charging networks and payment systems pose challenges to EV users.
Around 12,100 of India's 25,000 chargers (as of Feb 2024) were reportedly non-functional.
38% of customers cite unreliable chargers as a major obstacle.
TATA.ev introduced '.ev verified chargers' to improve reliability.
Government data indicates steady growth in EV adoption, with 7.32% EV share in FY25 (till Feb 10, 2025).
- Who
- EV users, charging network operators, government, housing societies.
- What
- Challenges and advancements in India's EV charging and adoption.
- When
- Data from early 2024 and 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To boost EV adoption and address infrastructural obstacles.
Challenges with Charging Infrastructure
Right to Charge
Home Charging Access
Challenges with Charging Infrastructure
Lack of convenient charging at home for apartment dwellers.
Right to Charge
N/A
- EV Penetration 2024
- 7.4%
- Non-functional Chargers
- Around 12,100 (February 2024)
- Charger Reliability Concern
- 38% of customers
- Verified Chargers Initiative
- TATA.ev
- EV Share FY25 (till Feb 10, 2025)
- 7.32%