Archive · 29 Jul 2025
EV Charging Stations in India Underutilized, Operators Adapt
Imagine you have electric cars that need to charge up.
Right now, the places where you plug in your car in India, called charging stations, aren't being used very much.
Some are only being used for a couple of hours each day.
Experts think it's because charging is slow, the chargers aren't always in good spots, and many people charge their cars at home.
Companies that run these charging stations are now using information to figure out the best places to put new chargers so they get used more.
The number of electric cars is growing fast, so they need to find the right spots!
India's public EV charging stations are significantly underutilized, with some operating at 4-5% capacity.
Experts cite slow charging speeds, inconvenient locations, and the rise of home chargers as reasons for low usage.
Charging operators are using data analytics to optimize charger placement and improve utilization.
The government reported nearly 26,400 public EV charging stations in India as of March.
EV sales are rising, with nearly 2 million EVs registered in FY25, a 16% increase.
- Who
- EV charging station operators, government, and experts.
- What
- Underutilization of public EV charging stations and strategies to improve usage.
- When
- As of March, the usage data.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Low usage due to slow charging, placement, and the rise of home chargers; operators are aiming to boost utilization.
- Charging Station Utilization
- 4-5% average
- Total Charging Stations (March)
- 26,367
- EV Registrations (FY25)
- Nearly 2 million
- EV Sales Growth (FY25)
- 16%
- Companies mentioned
- Tata Power, Jio-bp, Statiq, Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation