India’s Electric Revolution Accelerates with 24,000 Chargers Powering 95 Percent of Highways

India’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption is shifting gears at record speed, with the 'India Charging Report 2025' by TATA.ev revealing widespread penetration and a maturing user base.

According to the report, 65 percent of Indian pin codes now have at least one registered EV, and 84 percent of owners rely on them as their primary vehicle, up from 74 percent in 2023. Usage patterns show EVs are not just city commuters; owners are clocking an average of 1,600 km a month, 40 percent more than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and using them almost daily. Long-distance travel is no longer an exception, with half of TATA EV users having completed trips over 500 km, aided by charging stops at roadside eateries and a network covering 95 percent of India’s motorable roads.

Charging infrastructure has kept pace, expanding fourfold since 2023 to reach 24,000 public stations by mid-2025. Fast-charging coverage is particularly strong on highways, 91 percent of National Highways now have a fast charger within 50 km, and 13 states and Union Territories, including Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, and Delhi, boast complete coverage. Fast charger usage is on the rise, with 35 percent of TATA.ev drivers using them monthly, compared with 21 percent in 2023. However, commercial performance varies, with the top quartile of chargers surpassing profitability thresholds while others lag behind.

However, the report notes that challenges persist despite this growth. Reliability remains the biggest hurdle, with nearly half of public chargers non-functional in early 2024. The user experience is fragmented, as drivers juggle 17–20 apps for charging discovery and payment. Fast-charging times have emerged as the top priority for more than a third of users.

To address these pain points, TATA.ev has introduced a verified charger network with over 90 percent reliability, integrated its services into the iRA.ev app for unified access and payments, and begun deploying 120 kW 'Mega Chargers' with preferential tariffs for TATA customers. By fostering open collaboration, the company has also helped add more than 18,000 chargers in just 15 months.

While India’s EV transition is accelerating rapidly, the report underscores that achieving a seamless national charging experience will depend on improving reliability, ensuring interoperability, and cutting charging times. Only then will the country fully eliminate range anxiety and realise its climate and mobility ambitions.