India's EV charging network expands to 67,657; 16.72 lakh EVs sold under FAME-II
New Delhi, August 12
India has installed 67,657 electric vehicle chargers across states and union territories, including 1,139 battery-swapping station chargers as on 07.08.2026, while 16.72 lakh EVs have been sold under the Centre's FAME India Phase-II scheme as of June, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said on Wednessday.
Sharing the progress of government schemes aimed at promoting electric vehicle adoption in the country, the Ministry noted that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electric vehicles and their chargers/charging stations has been reduced to 5 per cent.
It also highlighted that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced green licence plates for battery-operated vehicles, which will also be exempt from permit requirements.
"As of 07.08.2026, a total of 67,657 EV chargers are installed across various States and Union Territories, which includes 1,139 battery swapping station chargers," the release said.
According to the data shared by the Ministry, as of June 30, 2026, under FAME-I, 2.80 lakh EVs were supported, while 16.72 lakh EVs were sold under FAME-II -- including e-2Ws, e-3Ws, and e-4Ws.
"In addition, 5,299 electric buses (e-buses) have been deployed under the Scheme as on 31.07.2026," the release said.
At the same time, the PM E-DRIVE scheme has supported the sale of 26.59 lakh EVs, while around 21.30 lakh EVs were sold under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for auto and auto components as of March 31, 2026.
As of July 10, 2026, the PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme covered 27,555 electric buses (e-buses).
The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II was implemented for five years from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024, with a total budgetary outlay of Rs 11,500 crore. The scheme provided demand incentive for e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-4Ws and grants for e-buses and setting up of EV public charging stations (EV PCS) across the country.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The 5% GST on EVs and chargers is a welcome move! But honestly, the upfront cost of an EV is still steep for the average buyer. The FAME subsidy helps, but the process needs to be smoother. Also, apartment dwellers like me struggle with parking and charging access. The government needs to address residential charging policies ASAP.
Great to see e-buses getting attention too! 5,299 under FAME and 27,555 under PM-eBus Sewa – that's real progress for public transport. Our cities need cleaner air, and electric buses are the way forward. Just hope the state transport corporations actually maintain these buses properly. Maintenance is key, otherwise it'll be a waste of taxpayer money.
Impressive numbers overall! The 16.72 lakh EVs under FAME-II shows people are actually adopting them. But I'm curious about the battery swapping infrastructure – only 1,139 chargers? That seems low for a country with so many two-wheelers. The swap model could really work in India if scaled up properly.
Honestly, while the numbers look good on paper, the ground reality is different. I've seen many charging stations in Bangalore that are either non-functional or occupied by ICE vehicles. The infrastructure needs better maintenance and monitoring. Also, the green licence plates are a good idea, but what about the enforcement of dedicated parking for EVs? 🙏
The progress is real, but I wish they had focused on standardizing charging connectors. We have different types of plugs across different brands, and it
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