Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Kurnool, Nandyal Seek More EV Charging Points
In Kurnool and Nandyal districts, there aren't enough places to charge electric vehicles (EVs).
More people are buying EVs, but the number of charging stations isn't increasing fast enough.
Officials have found 42 good spots near electric substations to build new charging stations.
They plan to start with 5 stations in each district.
The state government has a big plan to build 4,018 charging stations all over Andhra Pradesh with money from the PM E-Drive scheme.
Right now, there are only 266 charging stations in the state.
The government wants to add more stations along highways and in cities to make it easier for people to use EVs.
Kurnool and Nandyal districts face a shortage of EV charging stations.
42 locations near electric substations have been identified for new charging stations.
5 charging stations are proposed for each district initially.
The state government plans to set up 4,018 charging stations across Andhra Pradesh with Rs 385.57 crore from the PM E-Drive scheme.
Currently, there are 266 operational charging stations in Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Motorists and officials in Kurnool and Nandyal districts
- What
- Lack of adequate EV charging infrastructure
- When
- As EV adoption increases
- Where
- Kurnool and Nandyal districts in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To support the growing number of electric vehicles and ensure a smooth transition from internal combustion engine vehicles
- Districts
- Kurnool and Nandyal
- Proposed Charging Stations
- 5 in each district initially
- Total Proposed Stations in AP
- 4,018
- Fund Entitlement
- Rs 385.57 crore
- Operational Charging Stations in AP
- 266
- Charging Cost
- Rs 15 per unit