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Chandigarh Tops EV Infrastructure Index Amid Rapid Electric Vehicle Growth

Chandigarh has maintained its position as India's top city for EV infrastructure while showing a 1% increase in electric fleet share. Karnataka climbed to second place in the rankings despite experiencing a slight decline in charger availability. The report reveals concerning trends as BEV adoption outpaces charging infrastructure deployment, with the vehicle-to-charger ratio worsening from 12:1 to 20:1. Nearly half of Indian respondents see charging availability as the main barrier to EV adoption, highlighting the need for continued infrastructure investment.

Key Points: Chandigarh Leads India EV Infrastructure Index with Fleet Growth

  • Karnataka rises to second place despite slight charger availability decline
  • Delhi leads in charger density with one per every 9 km of road
  • 73% of Indian EV owners have experienced failed charging attempts
  • Government supports EV adoption through PM E-DRIVE and PLI schemes
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Chandigarh tops EV infrastructure Index amid 1 pc increase in fleet share

Chandigarh retains top EV infrastructure ranking with 1% fleet share increase as India adds 6,800 new chargers but faces charging accessibility challenges.

"BEV adoption is accelerating faster than public charging deployment - HERE Technologies and SBD Automotive Report"

New Delhi, Nov 19

Chandigarh retained first place among Indian cities in terms of EV infrastructure, with also a 1 per cent increase in fleet share and continued policy support for four‑wheeler EVs and charger installation, a report said on Wednesday.

Mapping and location data company HERE Technologies and global automotive research firm SBD Automotive jointly released an EV index in which Karnataka rose to second from fourth place on the strength of its charger‑per‑BEV score despite a slight decline in charger availability.

Goa moved to third place, leading the country in BEV fleet share while Delhi continues to lead in charger density, with an estimate of one public charger for every 9 km of road.

India added 6,800 new public charge points between 2024 and 2025, but average charger power remained flat at 33 kW, and BEV-to-charger ratio increased from 12:1 in 2024 to 20:1 in 2025, suggesting that BEV adoption is accelerating faster than public charging deployment.

While this trend of increasing BEVs per charger is expected in maturing markets, the rate of change is far too rapid for the current state of the Indian BEV market, the report said, stressing the need for continued investment in infrastructure.

Around 49 per cent of Indian survey respondents expect over half of all vehicles sold in 2030 to be electric, and 73 per cent of surveyed EV owners have experienced a failed charging attempt.

Average age of EV owners in India is 35 years, compared to 46 in the US and 46 on average in the EU, the report noted.

Perception of availability of charging infrastructure is the top barrier to adoption, cited by 47 per cent of Indian respondents.

Government runs multiple schemes to support EV adoption such as PM E‑DRIVE, focusing on two‑ and three‑wheelers and commercial EVs while four‑wheelers continue to benefit from sales tax deductions and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) support for domestic manufacturing.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The BEV-to-charger ratio increasing from 12:1 to 20:1 is alarming! We're adding more EVs but charging infrastructure isn't keeping pace. Government needs to accelerate charger deployment, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
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Aman W
Interesting that average EV owner age in India is 35 vs 46 in US/EU. Shows younger Indians are more willing to adopt new technology. But we need better charging infrastructure to sustain this momentum.
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Sarah B
While the progress is commendable, I'm concerned about the flat average charger power at 33kW. For true EV adoption, we need faster charging options. Current speeds mean too much waiting time at charging stations.
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Vikram M
Good to see Karnataka moving up to second place! Our state government's EV policy is really paying off. Hope they continue the focus on infrastructure development. 🎯
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Michael C
The PM E-DRIVE scheme focusing on 2/3 wheelers makes perfect sense for Indian conditions. Most urban trips are short distance where EVs excel. Smart policy approach!

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