By Bitsobull 
Uttar Pradesh is making headlines with generous financial support for public EV charging station investors through its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing & Mobility Policy 2022. The policy offers a substantial one-time capital subsidy, covering 20% of the investment amount, up to a maximum of ₹10 lakh per charging station. This incentive is available for the first 2,000 stations in the state, excluding land costs, and requires a minimum investment of ₹25 lakh per unit. The policy also now counts upstream installation costs—such as electrical infrastructure—towards the eligible investment, a first in India, strengthening the business case for charge point operators.
Key Highlights
Investors setting up public EV charging stations in Uttar Pradesh can receive a capital subsidy of 20% of the investment, up to ₹10 lakh per unit.
The subsidy is limited to the first 2,000 charging stations, with a minimum investment threshold of ₹25 lakh per station.
Land costs are not included in subsidy calculations, but other installation costs are now covered, including upstream infrastructure.
This initiative aims to scale charging infrastructure and make Uttar Pradesh a national leader in EV adoption
‘Invest UP’ is the nodal agency coordinating this policy and facilitating approvals for charging infrastructure projects.
Why It Matters
With these incentives, Uttar Pradesh is trying to encourage rapid EV infrastructure expansion, bring down entry barriers for new investors, and support its goal of becoming a major electric vehicle manufacturing and mobility hub in India.