Karnataka has strengthened its position in India’s electric mobility sector by becoming the country’s second-largest state in terms of installed electric vehicle charging stations. According to data from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the state had 6,805 EV charging stations as of July 29, 2026, placing it just behind Maharashtra.
Maharashtra currently leads the country with 6,985 EV charging stations, giving it a narrow lead of 180 stations over Karnataka. Karnataka’s total also represents nearly 13% of the 52,718 EV charging stations installed across India, highlighting the state’s growing contribution to the country’s EV charging infrastructure.
The data was shared by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in response to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha on August 7, 2026. Among major southern states, Karnataka has a significantly larger charging network. Tamil Nadu has 3,839 stations, followed by Telangana with 3,739 and Kerala with 3,399. Andhra Pradesh has 1,976 stations, while Goa has 314.
Karnataka’s strong charging infrastructure is also supported by Bengaluru’s role as a major centre for electric vehicle manufacturers, startups and mobility companies. The growing charging network can play an important role in supporting the increasing use of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial EVs across the state.
At the national level, Uttar Pradesh ranks third with 4,493 EV charging stations, followed by Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala. Rajasthan has 2,827 charging stations. The state-wise figures also show that EV charging infrastructure remains uneven across India, with several northeastern states and smaller Union Territories having fewer than 100 stations.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has clarified that centralised data on the number of fast- and slow-charging stations is not maintained. It also stated that setting up EV charging stations is an unlicensed activity, allowing private entities to establish charging facilities while complying with the Ministry of Power’s applicable guidelines. With 6,805 stations, Karnataka’s second-place position reflects its expanding role in building the charging infrastructure needed to support India’s transition towards electric mobility.
