Archive · 20 Aug 2025
India's EV Charging Network Expands, Faces Reliability Issues
India is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
The number of charging stations has grown significantly, making it easier to charge EVs on highways.
However, some chargers are not working, and there are issues with payment systems.
Despite these challenges, people are using EVs more, driving further each month.
For EVs to become more popular, the charging experience needs to become more dependable and easier to use.
India's public EV charging infrastructure has quadrupled since 2023, reaching 24,000 stations.
Fast chargers are available every 50km on 91% of national highways.
A significant number of public chargers were out of service by early 2024.
EV owners now average 1,600 km of monthly usage, 40% more than ICE vehicle users.
Reliability and fragmented payment apps pose challenges to EV charging.
- Who
- EV owners and charging station providers.
- What
- India's EV charging infrastructure is rapidly expanding, but faces reliability and usability challenges.
- When
- Infrastructure increased from 2023 to mid-2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support the growing use of electric vehicles.
- Charging Station Growth
- Nearly fourfold increase from 2023 to mid-2025
- Total Charging Stations
- 24,000
- Fast Charger Availability
- Every 50 km on 91% of national highways
- Monthly EV Usage
- 1,600 km per month
- Out-of-Service Chargers (Early 2024)
- Approximately 12,000
