Uttar Pradesh sets up 2,316 EV charging stations in five years

Uttar Pradesh is consistently taking concrete steps towards clean energy and green transportation. Amidst the development and expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country, Uttar Pradesh is making its strong presence felt. In the last five years, 2,316 electric vehicle charging stations have been established in the state.

This achievement reflects the state’s growing urbanization and industrial development, and is also clear evidence of the Yogi government’s far-sighted policies.

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Sandeep Yadav, CEO of Yahvi Group, said here on Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh is rapidly moving forward in establishing electric vehicle charging stations. Yahvi Group has established EV charging stations (for trucks) in Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh has made a significant contribution to the total of 29,151 electric vehicle charging stations established across the country. The 2,316 charging stations established in the state include 540 fast chargers and 1,776 slow chargers. This clearly shows that the state government has developed a balanced charging network, keeping in mind the needs of both urban and semi-urban areas. The scope of EV charging facilities is continuously being expanded in major cities like Lucknow, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Agra.

Establishing Uttar Pradesh as a leading state in the field of electric mobility is among the government’s priorities. With this objective, an investment-friendly environment has been created in the state. Private companies and investors are continuously being encouraged to set up electric vehicle charging stations.

The Yogi government’s focus is on development along with environmental protection. The expansion of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure will reduce carbon emissions and strengthen pollution control. In a large and densely populated state like Uttar Pradesh, this initiative is proving crucial in improving air quality. Furthermore, reduced dependence on petrol and diesel will provide long-term economic benefits.

Under the central government’s FAME-1 and FAME-2 schemes, 9,576 EV charging stations have been established across the country, and Uttar Pradesh has also benefited from this. In addition, a provision of ₹2,000 crore has been made for the expansion of EV charging infrastructure under the PM e-Drive scheme.

According to experts, the number of electric vehicles in Uttar Pradesh will increase rapidly in the coming years. Keeping this in mind, the Yogi government is working on a strategy to develop charging stations along expressways, in industrial areas, bus terminals, railway stations, and tourist destinations.