Overview
- EV Infrastructure Boost: Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to install 22 EV charging stations via private partnership, enhancing the city’s green mobility.
- Build & Operate Model: Zero PCMC cost; a private firm handles setup, power supply, and 10-year maintenance; max ₹17/unit charge plus GST.
- Strategic Locations: 22 sites, including PCMC HQ, Nigdi, Bhosari, Pimple Saudagar, and metro stations, catering to 50,000+ EVs among 23 lakh vehicles.
- Cost & Timeline: ₹20 crore total (~₹69 lakh/station); operational within 6 months post-approval from Accounts and Standing Committee.
- Tender Breakthrough: After 4 failed bids, the contract is in the final stage, aligning with PM E-Drive’s 72,000 charger push.
- EV Growth Context: Supports India’s 6% EV penetration (1.2M sold in 2024), targeting 30% by 2030 with Maharashtra’s electric highway momentum.
- Sustainability Goal: Bolsters Pimpri-Chinchwad’s eco-transport, easing range anxiety for urban commuters.
PCMC Charges Ahead: 22 EV Stations to Transform Pimpri-Chinchwad by Mid-2026
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is electrifying its streets with plans for 22 new EV charging stations, a private-led initiative to fuel the city’s 50,000+ electric vehicles among 23 lakh registered vehicles. Operating on a ‘build and operate’ model with no cost to PCMC, the stations—priced at ₹20 crore total—will charge up to ₹17/unit plus GST and be ready within six months of approval. As India’s EV adoption hits 6% (2.5M sales projected for 2025), this move strengthens Maharashtra’s green mobility leadership, aligning with PM E-Drive’s nationwide charger rollout.
Strategic Setup: Zero-Cost, High Impact
After four failed tenders, PCMC’s contract is in its final stage, with the private operator funding setup, securing power from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company, and maintaining stations for a decade. Each station, costing ~₹69 lakh, will adjust rates if electricity tariffs rise. Joint City Engineer Anil Bhalsakle confirms, “Proposal sent to Accounts; post-Standing Committee approval, stations will be live by mid-2026.”
Prime Locations: Citywide Coverage
The 22 stations span high-traffic spots for accessibility:
- PCMC Main Administrative Building
- Old Pune-Mumbai Highway
- Durgadevi Hill
- Traffic City, Nigdi
- Bird Valley, Sambhajinagar
- Bajaj Auto
- Wrestling Complex, Bhosari
- Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar
- Sewage Treatment Plant, Chikhli
- Santnagar Udyan, Kasarwadi
- Kokane Chowk
- Deputy-RTO, Landewadi Bhosari
- Bhakti-Shakti Nigdi
- Sant Tukaramnagar Metro Station
- P. K. Chowk
- Yoga Park, Pimple Saudagar
- Rajmata Jijamata Udyan, Pimple Gurav
- Vallabhnagar
- Auto Cluster
- Rajarshi Shahu Udyan
- Two additional sites (TBA)
Why It Matters: EV Surge Meets Infra
Pimpri-Chinchwad’s 50,000 EVs signal robust demand, yet range anxiety persists. These stations, near metro stops and industrial hubs, ease urban commuting. With India’s 1.2M EV sales in 2024 and FAME-III incentives, PCMC’s move supports Maharashtra’s electric highway and India’s 30% EV goal by 2030. “This is about sustainable futures,” Bhalsakhle noted.
National Context: Charging the Future
As Karnataka plans 1,500 chargers and Delhi pushes e-buses, PCMC’s initiative joins a national wave. The ₹17/unit cap ensures affordability, rivaling fuel costs (50–70% savings vs. petrol). Expect reduced emissions and smoother EV adoption in Pune’s industrial heartland.
Source: punekarnews.in
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