Archive · 23 Jan 2026
TGSRTC and TGSPDCL Plan EV Charging for 2,200 Buses
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) and the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TGSPDCL) are planning to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for 2,200 electric buses.
They will build these stations at 25 depots in Greater Hyderabad and a few in nearby districts.
Officials met to discuss how to provide the necessary electricity for these charging points.
They estimated that they will need a lot of power, about 124 megawatts.
The TGSRTC will provide space for the charging stations, and TGSPDCL will start working on the project soon after preparing the estimates.
TGSRTC and TGSPDCL plan to establish EV charging stations for 2,200 electric buses in Greater Hyderabad and nearby districts.
Charging stations will be set up at 25 depots within GHMC limits, 2 in Suryapet, and 1 each in Sangareddy and Nalgonda.
Officials estimated a power demand of 124 megawatts for the charging infrastructure.
A coordination meeting was held on Thursday to streamline electricity connections for the EV charging points.
TGSPDCL directed officials to process applications and begin work promptly after preparing estimates by February 1.
- Who
- TGSRTC and TGSPDCL officials
- What
- Planning EV charging infrastructure for 2,200 electric buses
- When
- Meeting held on Thursday, work to begin promptly
- Where
- Greater Hyderabad, Suryapet, Sangareddy, and Nalgonda districts
- Why
- To support the deployment of electric buses as per government directives
- Number of Electric Buses
- 2,200
- Number of Charging Stations
- 25 depots in GHMC, 2 in Suryapet, 1 each in Sangareddy and Nalgonda
- Estimated Power Demand
- 124 megawatts
- Meeting Date
- Thursday
- Deadline for Estimates
- February 1
