India significantly accelerates its electric mobility by 2025 with the installation of over 27,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at petrol pumps across the country, strengthening the country’s public charging infrastructure and improving the ease of EV adoption.
According to the year-end review of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, a total of 27,432 EV charging stations are now operational at fuel retail outlets across India. Of these, 8,932 charging stations were set up under the FAME-II scheme, while oil marketing companies (OMCs) installed over 18,500 chargers using their own capital expenditure.
By integrating EV chargers at existing petrol pumps – locations that are already familiar and accessible to motorists – the government aims to remove range anxiety and make EV charging more convenient for both two-wheeler and passenger car users.
Energy stations along major corridors
As part of a broader shift towards integrated mobility solutions, public sector oil marketing companies are developing 4,000 ‘energy stations’ on highways, freight corridors and other strategic locations between 2024-25 and 2028-29.
These energy stations are being designed as multi-fuel mobility hubs, offering conventional fuels such as petrol and diesel along with alternative energy options including biofuels, CNG, LNG (where possible) and EV charging infrastructure.
By November 1, 2025, 1,064 energy stations have already been operational across the country.
Focus on Trucking and Highway Safety
Apart from passenger mobility, the government also strengthened infrastructure for the commercial transport sector. Under the ‘Apna Ghar’ initiative, more than 500 rest areas were developed for truck drivers during the year. These facilities aim to improve road safety, provide respectable resting places for drivers and create employment opportunities in rural and semi-urban areas.
Biofuels and digital infrastructure see strong growth
Biofuels recorded significant progress in 2024-25, with ethanol blending in petrol reaching an average of 19.24 per cent. This achievement has resulted in significant reduction in carbon emissions as well as foreign exchange savings of over ₹1.55 lakh crore.
The ministry also scaled up second generation (2G) ethanol production under the Pradhan Mantri G-WAN scheme, with operational plants at Panipat and Numaligarh marking important milestones in India’s clean fuel journey.
In the retail sector, modernization of petroleum marketing infrastructure continued. Over 90,000 fuel retail outlets were enabled with digital payment systems supported by over 2.71 lakh POS terminals. Additionally, door-to-door delivery of petrol and diesel expanded through the commissioning of over 3,200 fuel bowsers, improving access in remote and underserved areas.
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, toilet facilities were ensured at almost all retail outlets, with most of them providing separate facilities for men and women, thereby enhancing hygiene and customer convenience.
Collectively, these initiatives underline India’s multi-pronged strategy to create a cleaner, smarter and more efficient transport ecosystem by integrating electric mobility, alternative fuels, digital infrastructure and inclusive logistics development.