India Expands EV Infrastructure with 72,000 Chargers and Electric Road Systems

India is planning to set up 72,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers by the financial year 2028.

This is part of the PM E-Drive scheme, which aims to make it easier for people to use electric vehicles.

Right now, only a small number of vehicles in India are electric, and one big reason is that there aren't enough places to charge them.

The government is spending ₹2,000 crore to build these chargers in cities and along highways.

There are two main types of chargers: slow ones for small vehicles and fast ones for bigger vehicles like cars and buses.

The government will help pay for the cost of setting up these chargers, especially in places like airports and public parking areas.

This plan is hoped to make more people feel confident about using electric vehicles.

Additionally, India is exploring Electric Road Systems (ERS), which allow vehicles to charge while in motion.

This technology can reduce logistics costs, cut battery size requirements, and improve energy efficiency.

ERS can also help India reduce its dependence on imported oil and critical minerals, accelerate renewable energy integration, and strengthen domestic manufacturing.

The report highlights the need for technology-neutral pilots, strong PPP models, simplified regulatory pathways, structured grid integration, and standardization frameworks to validate ERS at scale.

With coordinated action, India has the potential to build the world’s most advanced dynamic electric mobility ecosystem.