The West Bengal state government plans to invest INR1.25bn ($18m) deploying a total of 241 EV charging stations in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area. Officials said 115 stations are planned for the city centre, with 60 under consideration for the state and national highways. The rising cost of fossil fuel and the financial benefits of EVs were cited as reasons for the scheme. “Electric vehicles have become an important part of our daily lives but they can be expensive and difficult to charge,” said Minister of State
The West Bengal state government plans to invest INR1.25bn ($18m) deploying a total of 241 EV charging stations in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area. Officials said 115 stations are planned for the city centre, with 60 under consideration for the state and national highways. The rising cost of fossil fuel and the financial benefits of EVs were cited as reasons for the scheme. The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company will publish tariff and service charges in due course.