Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Pune to Expand EV Charging, Explore Battery Swapping
The city of Pune is working to make it easier to use electric vehicles.
They are adding charging stations for scooters and three-wheeled vehicles since currently, only cars can charge.
The city is also looking at a quicker way to charge autorickshaws by swapping batteries instead of waiting to charge them.
The local government is helping this by giving money to people who switch their auto-rickshaws to electric ones.
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is expanding EV charging infrastructure for two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
The PMC is exploring battery-swapping facilities for autorickshaws to save time.
The PMC currently operates 43 EV charging stations out of a planned 82.
Private agencies operate the charging stations in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Financial assistance is provided by the PMC to convert autorickshaws to electric vehicles.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
- What
- Expansion of EV charging infrastructure in Pune.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
- Where
- Pune, India.
- Why
- To promote the use of electric vehicles.
PMC's Stance
Private Agencies' Stance
Challenges in starting charging stations
PMC's Stance
The PMC is facing challenges in starting charging stations due to remote locations or power supply issues.
Private Agencies' Stance
The private agency is facing challenges as land is allotted in remote places, less likely to get a good public response and power supply issues.
- Operational EV Charging Stations
- 43
- Planned EV Charging Stations
- 82
- Charging Station Model
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
