India’s EV Revolution: Electric Buses & High-Speed Charging Push

1. Electrifying Public Transit: EV Bus Fleets Grow Rapidly

• Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) now operates over 1,250 electric buses out of a fleet of 4,359 vehicles, making it the largest electric bus fleet in India as of March 2025.
• Under the PM’s e-Drive Scheme, more than 4,500 e-buses will be deployed in Bengaluru, while Delhi and Hyderabad will each receive over 2,000.
• In Assam, all bus fleet purchases from 2025 onward will be electric, with 200 AC electric buses already running in Guwahati. Five new charging stations, including a 16-point facility at Rupnagar, support this rollout.
• Bengaluru’s BMTC introduced 85 AC electric buses on airport (KIA) routes, featuring fast “opportunity charging” at key stops-enhancing both connectivity and green credentials.

2. Charging Infrastructure: Scaling Up with Speed and Reach

• India’s public charging infrastructure has expanded nearly 5× between FY22 and early FY25, reaching 26,367 stations across cities and highways.

• Yet, the ratio remains skewed-there is currently only 1 public charger for every 235 EVs, highlighting a persistent infrastructure gap.

• Tata.ev is set to push the infrastructure envelope:

  • Plans to expand public charging to 400,000 points by 2027, including 30,000 new public chargers and a branded Mega Charger network across highways and cities.

• States like Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, and Kerala lead EV charging proliferation, with rapid public-private collaboration and installations underway.

3. Policy and Ecosystem Momentum

• Government initiatives like FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE are the catalytic forces behind this shift-supporting EV incentives, charging networks, and e-bus adoption.

• The EV industry’s heavyweights are backing infrastructure growth:

  • Tata.ev targets 400,000 charging points, open to all EV brands.
  • Maruti Suzuki to install 1,500 chargers at service centers.
  • Hyundai India will expand fast chargers from 50 to 600 by 2031.
  • JSW MG currently operates 1,559 chargers and partners with HPCL for broader access.

Conclusion

India’s EV revolution is charging ahead-powered by expanding bus electrification and a dramatically growing charging network. With supportive policies and infrastructure accelerating adoption, electric mobility is becoming the mainstream. The journey toward a sustainable, cleaner transport ecosystem is real-and moving fast.

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