Quick HighlightsIndia has 29,277 EV charging stations as of mid-2025.Karnataka tops the list with 6,097 stations, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.PM E-DRIVE scheme allocated ₹2,000 crore for charging infrastructure and ₹10,900 crore in EV subsidies.FAME-II supported 16.3 lakh EVs and funded 9,332 public charging stations.Tier 2 cities now host 4,625 EV charging stations.Power Ministry issued guidelines in 2024 and 2025 for EV and battery-swapping infrastructure.India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with the total number of EV charging stations reaching 29,277 across the country, as informed in the Parliament on Friday. This significant growth underscores the government's push towards cleaner mobility solutions and a robust EV infrastructure.Karnataka Tops the List in EV Charging InfrastructureKarnataka has emerged as the frontrunner with 6,097 EV charging stations , followed by Maharashtra with 4,155 and Uttar Pradesh with 2,326 stations. This regional distribution highlights the states actively contributing to India’s green mobility mission.Also Read: Tesla Launches First Charging Hub in India at BKC, Mumbai; 3 More Coming by SeptemberCentral Guidelines for EV Charging InfrastructureThe Ministry of Power has issued two key policy frameworks to support EV adoption:Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (2024) – Released in September 2024 , these lay down the standards for EV charging networks across India.Guidelines for Battery Swapping and Charging Stations (2025) – Announced in January 2025 , these address infrastructure norms for battery swapping and fast charging.Both guidelines aim to streamline development, ensure safety protocols, and promote uniformity in EV infrastructure implementation.PM E-DRIVE Scheme: Boosting EV AdoptionLaunched in October 2024 , the PM E-DRIVE scheme is a strategic initiative to:Accelerate electric vehicle adoption through demand incentivesExpand the public charging infrastructure networkThe scheme has earmarked ₹2,000 crore to enhance charging infrastructure across states, while ₹10,900 crore has been allocated for EV subsidies.Tier 2 Cities Gaining TractionAs of April 1, 2025 , a total of 4,625 EV charging stations are operational in Tier 2 cities , reflecting the decentralization of EV infrastructure beyond metro hubs.FAME India Scheme: Support for EVs and Charging StationsUnder the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) initiative:A total of 18,84,905 EVs have been supported till June 2025 .Under FAME-II (2019–2024) , 16,29,600 EVs received government incentives.₹912.5 crore was sanctioned for 9,332 EV Public Charging Stations (PCSs) , of which 8,885 have been installed as of June 30, 2025 .The FAME I scheme ran from 2015 to 2019 , followed by FAME II , which concluded in 2024 . Both schemes were applicable pan-India, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities .With strong government backing through policies like PM E-DRIVE and FAME India , India is poised to become a global leader in sustainable mobility. The increasing number of EV charging stations across states and smaller cities marks a crucial step in building a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.