Archive · 28 May 2025
Chennai Council Approves EV Charging Stations at Public Locations
The Chennai government is making it easier to charge electric cars!
They voted to allow charging stations in parks, beaches, and parking lots.
The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation will be building them.
This is because people wanted more places to charge their cars.
Some of the new spots will be at the Besant Nagar beach, Nageswara Rao Park, and Mangal Eri Park.
A council member also mentioned that they would like to have subsidized prices for charging the vehicles.
Chennai Corporation will allow EV charging stations at parks, beaches, and parking lots.
The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation will set up the stations.
The decision followed resident demands for EV charging infrastructure.
Locations include Besant Nagar beach, Nageswara Rao Park, and Mangal Eri Park.
A DMK councillor highlighted the need for more charging operators.
- Who
- Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)
- What
- Resolution permitting EV charging stations
- When
- May 28, 2025
- Where
- Parks, beaches, playgrounds, and parking lots in Chennai
- Why
- To provide EV charging infrastructure
DMK Councillor
Residents
Cost of EV Charging
DMK Councillor
Residents requested the Chennai Corporation to provide EV charging services at a subsidised cost
Residents
Chennai Corporation will provide EV charging at a subsidised cost
- Action
- Approving EV Charging Stations
- Governing Body
- Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)
- Date of Resolution
- May 28, 2025
- Implementing Body
- Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation
- Location Types
- Parks, Beaches, Parking Lots
