Uttar Pradesh To Get 714 New EV Charging Stations Under Centre’s Rs 500 Crore Infrastructure Push

Electric vehicle owners in eight Indian states are set to gain relief from range worries as the central government has cleared 4,800 new public charging stations. These points will come up along highways, expressways, petrol pumps and other busy public locations, with work targeted for completion within the next six months.

The project’s first phase has financial approval of Rs 500 crore, covering installations in states and public sector undertakings. Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu will share these charging stations, aimed at making long-distance EV travel more practical and predictable.

Electric vehicle charging stations plan linked to fuel supply concerns

The decision comes as global tensions involving Iran, America and Israel raise fresh concerns over fuel supplies and prices. Petrol, diesel and CNG costs have already drawn attention, pushing policymakers to highlight electric vehicles again as an option to reduce dependence on imported oil and ease pressure on household budgets.

Both the central government and the Uttar Pradesh government have been trying to expand electric vehicle use to cut pollution from vehicle exhaust and reduce petrol-diesel consumption. However, range anxiety remains a hurdle, as many potential users fear the battery draining mid-journey, leaving vehicles stranded without nearby charging facilities.

Electric vehicle charging stations distribution across eight states

Under the latest approval, Uttar Pradesh will get 714 charging stations with funding of Rs 61.33 crore. Karnataka will see the highest number, with 1,243 stations and an allocation of Rs 123.26 crore. Rajasthan is slated for 591 charging stations, backed by funds worth Rs 81.12 crore for installation.

Andhra Pradesh will host 577 charging stations with sanctioned support of Rs 39.79 crore, while Kerala is set for 335 stations backed by Rs 63.12 crore. Telangana will receive 169 charging stations with funding of Rs 10.24 crore. Tamil Nadu will add 498 charging stations, supported by Rs 34.61 crore from the first-phase package.

Gujarat has been approved for 56 charging stations with an outlay of Rs 1.74 crore. Together, these figures add up to 4,800 new electric vehicle charging stations across the eight states, all covered within the initial Rs 500 crore sanction announced for the first stage of the programme.

*Total reflects the overall first-phase sanction.

Companies continue to work on improving battery range in electric vehicles, and gradual progress is reported. Even so, the current policy focus is on dense charging networks along major routes, which can ease range anxiety during longer journeys and support everyday urban use at public spots and fuel stations.

Alongside sanctioning money for the first phase, the central government has already asked states for proposals for the next stage of charging infrastructure. Officials aim to ensure enough electric vehicle charging stations on key corridors so that users feel confident about travel without constant fear of batteries running low.