Uttar Pradesh is steering India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, contributing 19% of the 20 lakh EVs registered in 2024, according to Inc42’s India’s Electric Vehicle Startup Landscape Report 2025. The state’s rapid adoption aligns with India’s ambitious net-zero goal by 2070, but does the charging infrastructure match the pace?
Government incentives and policies have propelled India’s $54.4 billion EV market, expected to reach $132.2 billion by 2030. However, India had just 25,202 public EV charging stations as of December 2024, translating to one charging station for every 230 EVs—a stark contrast to the U.S., where the ratio is 1:54.
While Karnataka leads in charging stations (5,765), UP lags with only 1,989 stations, creating a bottleneck. Experts emphasize the need for universal charging standards, interoperability, and rapid-charging solutions to bridge the gap. Despite infrastructure challenges, EV adoption is accelerating, driven by strong state policies, rising manufacturing hubs, and increased consumer awareness.
For India’s EV dream to stay on track, charging infrastructure must shift gears to keep up with growing demand.