In a major push toward sustainable mobility, the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has announced plans to set up 245 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and battery-swapping centres across the state. The rollout aims to strengthen the state’s EV infrastructure and encourage faster adoption of electric mobility.
The project will operate under a revenue-sharing model, where the state government will provide land for installation while selected private bidders will handle the setup, maintenance, and operation of the facilities. Electricity for the stations will be supplied directly by WBSEDCL.
Out of the total planned locations, 160 sites will be developed on WBSEDCL-owned land, 32 on land allocated by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited (WBTDCL), and 11 on other government plots. The remaining stations will be established at strategic points along national and state highways, ensuring reliable access for intercity and long-distance EV users.
Each station will feature both fast and slow charging options, along with battery-swapping capabilities to cater to various categories of electric vehicles, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers.
This initiative aligns with West Bengal’s Electric Vehicle Policy, which envisions at least 1 million EVs on the road by 2030. The state is also focusing on developing an integrated charging ecosystem, supported by renewable energy and digital payment systems, to make electric mobility accessible, efficient, and user-friendly.
Officials from WBSEDCL noted that the project would not only boost clean transportation but also open new opportunities for private sector participation, local employment, and EV ecosystem development across urban and rural regions of West Bengal.
