Why Pune is hitting the brakes on EV charging network expansion

What Happened

Pune Municipal Corporation has halted its plan to expand electric vehicle charging stations from 50 to 82, citing low usage of existing facilities. Pune has 37,808 registered EVs as of March 2026, but only 10-25 of its 50 charging stations see daily use. Officials cite high charging costs (Rs 13-19 per unit) and low EV adoption rates. Pune has 9 EVs per 1,000 vehicles, lagging behind Mumbai (14) and Delhi (22). Users report accessibility and affordability challenges.

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