# UP ranks 3rd in India for public EV charging stations

2026-08-26T15:08:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Uttar Pradesh has secured the third position in India for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, according to state government data. The state has registered 17.67 lakh electric vehicles so far. Officials said the growing adoption of EVs is reducing dependence on petrol and diesel, and promoting clean transportation across the state. The achievement was credited to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership. The state government aims to further expand the charging network to support the increasing number of electric vehicles.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

UP trails only Maharashtra and Delhi in public EV charging points, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The state's push aligns with the central FAME II scheme, which subsidises charging infrastructure. With 17.67 lakh EVs registered, UP accounts for roughly 8% of India's total electric vehicle fleet. The next challenge is ensuring grid reliability and faster installation of chargers along highways to meet rising demand. The state's EV policy, valid until 2025, targets 10 lakh more registrations and 1,000 additional charging stations. The state government will review progress under the EV policy in its next quarterly meeting.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/dhbrandpr/uttar-pradesh-ranks-third-in-the-country-in-public-ev-charging-infrastructure-under-the-leadership-of-chief-minister-yogi-adityanath-4124621>
  Frames the ranking as a government achievement, leading with credit to the Chief Minister.

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Tags: Bureau of Energy Efficiency, charging infrastructure, electric vehicles, FAME-II, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath
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