U.P. Leading EV State, to Set Up 320 Charging Stations in 16 Cities

In a push towards green mobility and environmental sustainability, the Yogi Adityanath government has initiated an ambitious plan to install 320 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across 16 major cities of the state, a government spokesman said here on Friday.

- HT Correspondent

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The initiative, being implemented under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, is part of the government's broader strategy to expand EV infrastructure and promote cleaner transport alternatives, the spokesman added.

"Driven by a surge in electric vehicle registrations—75,998 in 2022, 1,29,466 in 2023, and 1,55,889 in 2024—Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in India in terms of EV usage. To support this rapid growth, the state government is focusing on creating a robust charging network that meets the needs of all categories of EV users," the spokesman said.