Vijayawada plans EV charging stations at key junctions

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has approved a plan to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at several key locations across the city.

The proposal was discussed during a municipal council meeting chaired by Mayor Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi, where several development-related matters were reviewed.

Officials said the charging stations will be set up at important traffic junctions and municipal parking areas in order to support the increasing number of electric vehicles in the city, reported The Times of India.

The project will be implemented through a combination of central and state initiatives including FAME India Phase II, the Andhra Pradesh Electric Mobility Policy, the Smart City Mission and AMRUT.

Authorities said the charging infrastructure will help encourage the adoption of electric vehicles while supporting cleaner and more sustainable urban mobility.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the civic body to expand EV infrastructure and strengthen sustainable transport options in Vijayawada.