EV Charging Station Locations In Chennai: Here Are 9 Areas Where GCC Plans Charging Points

As Tamil Nadu is fast becoming the electric vehicle (EV) capital of India, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) on Wednesday announced its plan to open Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at nine prime locations across the city.

Chennai has a rapidly expanding network of EV charging stations, catering to a variety of electric vehicles and user needs. Whether people looking for fast DC chargers, convenient locations, or compatibility with specific car brands, the city offers a diverse range of charging options.

The locations were finalised taking into consideration of accessibility, footfall, and traffic density so that it will be utilised to the fullest by the public.

The latest announcement gives a boost to the state's aspiration to become the EV capital of India.

The GCC has announced that the tenders will be floated in the next two weeks as the feasibility study has been already completed. It will soon set up the EV charging stations.

The Locations Where The EV Charging Stations Will Come Up

1. Besant Nagar - Ashtalakshmi Temple Parking
2. Besant Nagar Beach Parking Area
3. Ambattur - Mangal Lake Parking
4. T. Nagar - Corporation Ground Parking
5. T. Nagar - Somasundaram Ground
6. Semmozhi Park - Thousand Lights
7. Marina Beach Parking Zone
8. Anna Nagar - Bogan Villa Park
9. Mylapore - Nageswara Rao Park

Tamil Nadu's EV Dreams

With the latest development, Tamil Nadu is solidifying its reputation as the go-to destination for electric vehicle investments.

Tamil Nadu has already contributed to 40% of India's EV production, with over four lakh of the ten lakh EVs sold last year being manufactured in the state. In the two-wheeler segment, the state leads the nation, with 68% of all EV two-wheelers produced locally. Top manufacturers such as Ola Electric, TVS Motor, and Ather Energy, which are among the top five EV makers in the country, have set up their bases in Tamil Nadu.

The state currently accounts for 70% of the total EV two-wheeler manufacturing in India, with a production capacity of 10 million units. To further accelerate the growth of the EV sector, the state government has identified six cities-Coimbatore, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Madurai, Salem, and Chennai-as hubs for EV development.