In Short : From early 2023 to mid-2025, India’s public EV charging infrastructure saw a sharp increase, quadrupling to almost 24,000 charging stations dispersed throughout cities and roads. A clear step toward charging accessibility has been taken, as fast-charger coverage currently covers 91% of national roadways.
Rapid expansion of the infrastructure for public charging
By mid-2025, there were over 24,000 public charging stations across the country, up from about 5,500 in 2023, according to Tata ev’s 2025 India Charging Report. Their “Open Collaboration” concept, which promoted data sharing and strategic planning, is the foundation of their expansion. In just 15 months, more than 18,000 public chargers were deployed thanks to a “hexbin mapping” spatial analysis that maximized coverage based on real EV travel demand.
Revolutionary Coverage on National Highways
Accessibility to fast charging has significantly increased; it is currently available on 91% of national highways within a 50 km radius. Complete highway charger coverage is available in a number of states, including Karnataka, Haryana, Delhi, Kerala, Bihar, Chandigarh, Punjab, Goa, Tripura, Sikkim, Puducherry, and Daman & Diu. Long-distance travelers’ range anxiety is greatly decreased by these improvements.
Changing User Conduct and Increasing Credibility
The use of EVs is evolving due to the availability of public infrastructure. Compared to 21% in 2023, 35% of Tata EV owners reported using fast charges at least once per month by the middle of 2025. As confidence grew, 77% of consumers made excursions that required public charging, and around 50% finished trips longer than 500 km. Notably, 84% of EV owners view their car as their primary one, and their average monthly usage has increased to 1,600 km, which is around 40% more than that of vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Impact of Clean Energy
India’s clean energy and decarbonization initiatives are being greatly aided by the quick development of EV charging infrastructure. The network is lowering range anxiety and allowing EVs to replace conventional vehicles at lower friction by greatly increasing accessibility, particularly on highways. Longer trips and higher utilization rates show practical practicality, which promotes the energy transition toward sustainable mobility and reduces carbon emissions overall.
