Imagine cruising from Bengaluru to Mysuru in your electric vehicle, never once worrying about finding a charging station. That reality just got significantly closer as state-run oil marketing companies—IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL—have installed 236 EV charging stations along four major South India corridors, with 149 installed and 87 fully commissioned.
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Strategic Highway Deployment
The infrastructure buildout targets Bengaluru’s most critical arteries. The Bengaluru–Pune Highway (NH-48) leads with 109 chargers, followed by the Bengaluru–Hyderabad Highway with 64 stations, the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway with 33, and the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway with 30.
This strategic deployment addresses the biggest psychological barrier to EV adoption—range anxiety. For years, potential buyers hesitated at the thought of being stranded on highways. That fear is rapidly becoming obsolete.
The expansion builds on Karnataka’s leadership position as India’s EV infrastructure champion, where the state already commands 6,097 charging stations—more than any other Indian state.
Silicon Valley Gets Electric Backbone
Bengaluru’s nickname as India’s Silicon Valley isn’t just about tech companies anymore. According to reports, Bengaluru had approximately 273,000 EVs and 5,880 charging stations in April 2025, with projections suggesting over 2.3 million EVs plying its roads by 2030.
These highway chargers complement the city’s urban infrastructure, creating seamless connectivity for both daily commuters and long-distance travelers. The affordable EV options hitting Indian roads now have the infrastructure backbone needed for mass adoption.
Zero-Emission Trucking on Horizon
Here’s where it gets exciting for commercial transportation. The Bengaluru–Chennai Corridor has been identified for Zero-Emission Trucking, with inputs from the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor indicating that a comprehensive readiness assessment of national corridors for Zero-Emission Trucks (ZETs) has been completed.
This signals India’s ambition extends beyond passenger vehicles into heavy-duty commercial transport—a sector responsible for significant emissions.
Private Sector Invited
The government isn’t monopolizing infrastructure development. Following the Ministry of Power’s guidelines issued on September 17, 2024, private companies are free to set up EV charging stations as an unlicensed activity.
This policy shift mirrors India’s broader EV charging revolution, where public-private partnerships are accelerating deployment timelines and improving service quality.
What This Means for EV Adoption
The highway charging network eliminates the final major barrier for fence-sitters. Combined with favorable 5% GST rates on EVs, improving vehicle technology, and expanding model choices, electric mobility in Karnataka is reaching an inflection point.
For Bengaluru residents planning weekend getaways to Mysuru’s palaces, Pune’s hills, or Chennai’s beaches, range anxiety is officially obsolete. The electric highway network ensures you’ll never be far from a charge point.
Stay updated on Karnataka’s EV infrastructure expansion at IndiaEVNews.com and explore the latest charging station locations via Ministry of Power guidelines.
FAQs
Q1: How many EV charging stations are now available on Bengaluru highways?
A total of 236 EV charging stations have been installed across four major highways connecting Bengaluru—with 149 installed and 87 fully commissioned. The Bengaluru–Pune Highway leads with 109 chargers, making it the best-equipped corridor for electric vehicle travel.
Q2: Which highways connecting Bengaluru have EV charging infrastructure?
Four major corridors are equipped: Bengaluru–Pune Highway (NH-48) with 109 chargers, Bengaluru–Hyderabad Highway with 64 stations, Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway with 33 chargers, and Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway with 30 charging points installed by IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL.
Q3: Can private companies also install EV charging stations on highways?
Yes, following Ministry of Power guidelines issued on September 17, 2024, private companies are free to set up EV charging stations as an unlicensed activity, encouraging faster infrastructure expansion and improved service competition across highway networks.
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