The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has proposed a project to install EV charging stations on the Bengaluru-Pune National Highway stretch.
Story so far: BESCOM will start a pilot project to set up the charging stations and has submitted a proposal to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). The charging stations will be located at toll plazas on the Bengaluru-Pune stretch (NH-48).
Aim of the project: BESCOM Managing Director Mahantesh Bilagi stated that EV fast charging stations will be set up at ten toll plazas within Karnataka, along the NH-48, during the pilot project.
- There will be two EV charging stations at each toll plaza, equipped with 120 KW CCS2 EV fast chargers.
Recent changes: It is reported that BESCOM is the first agency in the country to introduce EV charging stations, as the increasing adoption of electric vehicles has led to a higher demand for such stations.