India’s electric vehicle (EV) transition has entered a defining phase, as EVs evolve from niche products into mainstream mobility solutions. According to the India Charging Report 2025 – TATA.ev, the country’s EV ecosystem is undergoing rapid transformation, underpinned by record adoption levels, surging demand for long-distance travel, and a fast-growing charging infrastructure network.
Adoption at Scale
By 2025, 65% of Indian pin codes now have at least one registered EV, with 84% of EV users identifying their electric car as their primary vehicle, up from 74% in 2023. EVs are also outpacing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in both distance covered and usage frequency—running 40% more kilometers per month and driven 27 days on average, compared to ICE’s 20.
Breaking the Range Anxiety Myth
TATA.ev data shows that 50% of its EV owners have successfully completed journeys over 500 km, across corridors like Delhi–Manali, Mumbai–Goa, and Hyderabad–Bengaluru. Regular charging breaks at dhabas, restaurants, and highway stops are becoming the norm, reinforcing the practicality of long-distance EV travel in India.
Charging Infrastructure: Rapid Expansion but Persistent Gaps
Between 2023 and 2025, public charging stations quadrupled to 24,000 nationwide, with 91% of national highways now hosting a fast charger within 50 km. Karnataka, Kerala, Delhi, Haryana, Goa, and Punjab are among the states with 100% fast charger coverage.
Yet, reliability remains a sticking point—around 12,100 chargers were reported non-functional in early 2024, with 38% of users citing unreliable chargers as their biggest concern. The fragmented discovery and payment experience—requiring up to 20 different apps—further complicates consumer trust.
TATA.ev’s Interventions
To address these barriers, TATA.ev has introduced .ev verified chargers, ensuring 90%+ uptime, verified customer feedback, and mapped amenities. More than 500 verified chargers are live on the iRA.ev app, driving a 37% increase in utilization. The company also launched a unified interoperable ecosystem featuring the iRA.ev app, in-car DrivePay, UPI integration, and RFID-based tap-to-pay access.
Additionally, the rollout of Mega Chargers—120 kW units with 95% uptime and preferential tariffs—is positioning India’s EV market for faster charging and more reliable highway travel. TATA.ev plans to install 500 mega chargers by 2027, in partnership with ChargeZone, Statiq, and Zeon.
Looking Ahead
India’s EV charging landscape is no longer about scale alone but about reliability, interoperability, and consumer trust. As adoption accelerates, initiatives like verified charger networks, seamless payment solutions, and high-speed mega charging will be critical in meeting climate goals and unlocking mass-market EV confidence.
TATA.ev’s proactive approach signals how automakers can move beyond vehicle sales to building the infrastructure backbone for India’s green mobility future.
