Public EV Charging Stations India 2026 – Complete Finder Guide

Published on: January 9, 2026

Public EV charging stations India 2026 will hit 100,000+ points nationwide. Government targets every 25km on highways by mid-year, easing range anxiety completely. Pune drivers now access 500+ stations within 20km radius.

From 12,000 in 2025, networks like Tata Power, Statiq and Bolt. Earth expands 8x fueled by FAME III ₹2,000 crore fund. This guide maps locations, apps, costs and tips for reliable charging across cities.

2026 Growth: From 12K to 100K Stations

India added 7,000 public chargers in 2025 alone. 2026 sees explosive growth:

Highways: 72,000 chargers every 25km on 50 corridors (Delhi-Mumbai, Chennai-Bengaluru)
Cities: Delhi NCR leads with 15,000 planned; Mumbai-Pune hits 8,000
Tier-2: Nashik, Coimbatore double capacity

Maharashtra approves 500 new MSEDCL stations, 12 on Mumbai-Pune expressway alone.

Top Cities for Public EV Charging Stations India 2026

City	Current Stations (Jan 2026)	Planned Additions	Key Networks	Notes
Delhi NCR	5,200	+10,000	Tata Power, Statiq, Adani	Dense residential coverage
Mumbai	2,800	+5,200	Bolt.Earth, JioBP	Highway integration strong
Pune	1,200	+3,800	Tata, ElectricPE, Kazam	Hinjewadi IT hub leader
Bengaluru	2,100	+6,000	ChargeMOD, Fortum	Tech-driven smart stations
Hyderabad	1,000	+4,500	Ather Grid, MG eHUB	EV corridors planned

Pune shines with Lodha Belmondo (MCA stadium), Hinjewadi Infosys, Wakad Ginger Hotel spots.

Best Apps for Finding Public EV Charging Stations India 2026

No single app covers 100%, use 2-3 backups. Top performers:

1. Tata Power EZ Charge (Best Coverage)

20,000+ points (40% market)
Real-time availability, UPI pay
Pune: 300+ including highways
Tata EV integration bonus

2. Bolt.Earth (Reliability King)

100,000+ chargers, 1,900 cities
5G route planner for 2026
Auto-pay, subscription discounts

3. Statiq (Fast Charger Focus)

5,000+ DC 30-60kW
Highway specialist
App shows idle time, avoids queues

4. ChargeMOD (South India Strong)

Auto-charge, RFID discounts
Home + public hybrid

5. PlugShare (Universal Mapper)

Crowdsourced, global backup
User photos/reviews critical

Pro tip: Pin 3 apps on home screen. Tata for coverage, Bolt for planning, PlugShare for verification.

Costs at Public EV Charging Stations India 2026

Charger Type	Speed	Cost/km	Cost/kWh	Best Use	Notes
AC 7.2kW	25km/hr	₹1.2-1.8	₹8-12	Overnight/city	Cheapest option
DC 30kW	100km/hr	₹2.5-3.5	₹15-20	Highways	80% charge in 30min
DC 60kW+	200km/hr	₹3.5-5	₹20-25	Urgencies	Rare, expensive

Maharashtra tariffs: ₹10/kWh off-peak, ₹18 peak. Subscriptions save 20-30%. Pune averages ₹1.8/km vs petrol ₹8/km.

Highway Charging Corridors 2026

Delhi-Mumbai: 1,400km, chargers every 25km. Lodha Belmondo, Saradewadi toll key stops.
Mumbai-Pune: 12 new MSEDCL stations. 95% coverage.
Chennai-Bengaluru: 350km corridor, 5G enabled.

Plan 20% buffer range. Apps predict idle slots.

Pune Public EV Charging Map 2026

Hinjewadi Phase 2: Infosys Gate 5 (Volttic), Weikfield IT Park (Chargezone) – IT worker favorites.
Wakad: Ginger Hotel (Tata Power), Ace Kudale Cycles.
Highways: Lodha Belmondo MCA stadium, Swamiraj Executive toll plaza.
Wanwadi: FVWX+RR3 Vitthal Rao Shivarkar Rd (CCS 3).
Kharadi: Kazam Riverdale Heights.

500+ total expected by June.

Reliability Tips for Public Charging

Check Reviews: 4+ stars, recent
Verify Idle: Green status <5min wait
Carry Cables: 15A portable backup
UPI Ready: Razorpay/Paytm fastest
Membership: Tata Club, Statiq Pro (15% off)
Night Charging: 30% cheaper, available
Multi-App: Cross-check locations

Range anxiety drops 90% with these habits.

2026 Upgrades Coming

5G Integration: Bolt.Earth real-time navigation.
Solar Hubs: Highways renewable-powered.
V2G Pilots: Delhi bidirectional charging.
App Consolidation: Unified national platform Q3.

Tier-2 like Pimpri-Chinchwad get 200 new stations.