Marking a major milestone in India’s electric mobility journey, the country’s largest EV charging station has been inaugurated in Bengaluru. With the capacity to charge up to 210 electric vehicles at once, the facility is expected to significantly enhance urban EV infrastructure and support the rising adoption of electric vehicles in the region.
Set up in the Basavanagudi area, the mega charging hub has been developed by BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company) in partnership with various private players, showcasing a collaborative push toward green transportation. The facility houses a combination of fast and slow chargers to cater to both electric two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
Spread over an area of 1.3 acres, the station is equipped with 103 EV chargers, including 47 DC fast chargers and 56 AC chargers. It offers a seamless charging experience, supported by a centralized software platform that enables real-time monitoring, payments, and energy management.
According to officials, the station can accommodate charging for 100 electric two-wheelers, 20 electric three-wheelers, and 90 electric four-wheelers simultaneously. This diversified capacity makes it one of the most inclusive charging stations in the country, designed to meet the needs of both private users and commercial fleets.
The charging station operates on a 24/7 basis, with provisions for security, surveillance, and emergency assistance. BESCOM highlighted that the facility also utilizes renewable energy sources such as rooftop solar panels, contributing to sustainable and clean energy use.
This development aligns with Karnataka’s broader vision of becoming a leader in clean mobility. The state government has been actively promoting EV infrastructure, offering subsidies, and enabling policies for charging station deployment across urban and semi-urban regions.
With this new facility, Bengaluru not only strengthens its position as India’s EV capital but also sets a benchmark for other cities aiming to scale up their EV readiness. The station is expected to serve as a model for high-volume, high-efficiency public EV charging systems in India.
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