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236 EV chargers set up on 4 South India highways; Bengaluru–Pune leads with 109, grid ready for rising EV demand, Mysuru 33
The government has confirmed the installation of 236 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along four major highway corridors in South India, developed by public-sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) — Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum.
According to data shared by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway currently hosts 30 charging points, with 26 installed and four commissioned. The Bengaluru–Hyderabad corridor (NH‑44) has 64 stations, including 23 commissioned sites. On the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway (NH‑275), 33 chargers have been deployed, while the Bengaluru–Pune Highway (NH‑48) leads with 109 installations. Altogether, the four routes account for 149 installed and 87 commissioned units.
Officials noted that while consolidated corridor-specific data is not maintained centrally, the deployment reflects growing EV infrastructure in the region. In addition to public-sector efforts, private companies continue to set up charging stations independently, responding to market demand and anticipated growth in EV adoption.
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The Ministry of Power’s guidelines issued on 17 September 2024 classify EV charging as an unlicensed activity, allowing firms to freely establish infrastructure without regulatory barriers. However, no formal study has yet been conducted to determine whether the current density of chargers is adequate for long-distance travel across these highways.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) has undertaken a broader assessment of readiness for zero-emission freight transport. Its report, India’s Priority Corridors for Zero-Emission Trucking, released on 9 May 2025, highlights ten routes suitable for early adoption of electric trucks, with the Bengaluru–Chennai corridor among them.
The government further assured that India’s national transmission grid is capable of supporting rising EV charging demand, with ongoing upgrades ensuring reliable power supply across regions.
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