Uttar Pradesh’s New EV Policy Eases Charging Station Investment

Uttar Pradesh has revised its electric vehicle (EV) policy to include upstream infrastructure costs in its subsidy framework, a first for India. The state aims to enhance its public charging station (PCS) development.

Expanded Subsidy Scope

The decision, made by the High-Level Empowered Electric Vehicle Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, allows fixed capital investments to cover upstream infrastructure. 

This includes up-to-the-meter and behind-the-meter costs, alongside chargers and utilities.

Eligible charging stations can now claim a 20 per cent capital subsidy, up to ₹10 lakh per unit, for investments of ₹25 lakh or more, excluding land costs. Invest UP oversees the policy’s implementation.

The subsidy supports expenses like building, civil works, battery equipment, and tools. By including upstream infrastructure (previously excluded), charge point operators can more easily meet the ₹25 lakh investment threshold, improving financial viability.

This addresses a key barrier, as operators struggled to qualify for subsidies without these costs, hindering PCS scalability across Uttar Pradesh, India’s third-largest EV market.

Why It Matters

The policy strengthens the state’s EV ecosystem by making charging stations more investment-friendly. With over 12,72,206 registered EVs, Uttar Pradesh is integrating 450 charging stations into a GIS dashboard to monitor growth.

The state has also deployed over 740 electric buses and identified 116 green routes across 15 cities for future EV expansion, supporting sustainable mobility goals.

By subsidising upstream costs, Uttar Pradesh encourages private investment in charging infrastructure, addressing a critical bottleneck in EV adoption. 

The amendment aligns with the Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy–2022, positioning the state as a leading EV hub. It fosters job creation and infrastructure development, driving economic benefits.

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