What happened (Rajya Sabha data on EV charging stations)
The Government of India reported State-wise deployment of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) in a Rajya Sabha response. The response covers installations “as of 29 July” and lists Karnataka’s position among States.
Key figures from the Rajya Sabha response include:
National level and top States
- India total: 52,718 EV charging stations (overall), as per the government data cited in the Rajya Sabha response. - Maharashtra: 6,985 EV charging stations (highest). - Karnataka: 6,805 EV charging stations (second-highest). - Karnataka vs Maharashtra: Karnataka’s count is 180 fewer than Maharashtra’s. - Karnataka share of India total: nearly 13% of 52,718 EV charging stations.
Other States mentioned in the response
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