New Delhi: Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across India saw a major spike in power consumption in the first quarter of FY25, more than doubling compared to last year. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), public charging stations consumed 176.87 million units (MU) of electricity between April and June 2024, up from 84.95 MU in the same period in FY24 – a 108% increase.
This surge comes as the number of EVs on Indian roads continues to climb. In FY24, EV registrations grew by over 42%, with 16.81 lakh vehicles registered compared to 11.83 lakh the previous year. By July 2024, the total number of EVs registered in India stood at 45.75 lakh.
Delhi topped the list for electricity consumption at charging stations, using 83.86 MU, which made up 47% of the total. Maharashtra followed with 44.48 MU, while Gujarat came in third at 14.38 MU.
The increase in charging infrastructure has also been significant. The number of public charging stations jumped from 1,800 in early 2022 to 16,347 by March 2024, reflecting the growing need for EV infrastructure as the country moves towards its 2030 target of 50 million EVs.
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