India has made a major leap in building its electric vehicle ecosystem this year, rolling out over 27,000 new EV charging stations across the country to encourage wider adoption of electric cars, bikes, and commercial vehicles. Most of these charging points have been installed at existing petrol pumps, providing EV users with convenient access at familiar locations and helping to ease range anxiety, a key hurdle for electric mobility.
This rapid expansion highlights India’s push toward sustainable transport and supports both the government’s climate targets and the broader transition to cleaner vehicles. By improving the availability and accessibility of charging infrastructure, the initiative is expected to strengthen consumer confidence and accelerate the nationwide shift to electric mobility.
According to a year-end statement from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, nearly 8,932 stations were established under the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) scheme at retail outlets nationwide. Beyond this, public sector oil companies invested their own capital to set up over 18,500 additional charging points, bringing the total to approximately 27,432 stations across India. The strategic placement of these chargers at fuel stations aims to transform traditional petrol outlets into integrated mobility hubs, where drivers can refuel conventional fuels and recharge electric vehicles in one location.
Officials also highlighted that public sector fuel retailers are planning to develop thousands of “Energy Stations” along key highways and suitable urban areas by 2028. These hubs will provide conventional fuels alongside alternative energy options, including electric charging, biofuels, compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) where feasible. By early November 2025, more than 1,000 such integrated energy stations have already been commissioned across the country.
