Nagpur: The district is witnessing a steady shift towards cleaner mobility with increase in the number of electric vehicles (EVs). To support this transition, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) has developed a widespread network of 307 public EV charging stations across the district. According to official data, there are as many as 49,565 electric vehicles currently on Nagpur district roads. With MSEDCL strengthening the charging infrastructure, vehicle owners will get access to fast-charging facilities not only at home but also during travel and emergencies. The state govt has appointed MSEDCL as the nodal agency under its electric vehicle policy, tasking it with promoting EV adoption in key cities, including Nagpur, to curb pollution levels. As part of this mandate, the utility is prioritising electricity connections for charging stations and extending technical support to private players interested in entering the sector, in addition to setting up its own facilities.In the urban areas, Mahal leads with 84 stations, followed by Congress Nagar with 66, Civil Lines with 45, Butibori with 40 and Gandhibagh with 17 stations. In the rural belt, Mouda has 26 stations, Saoner 16, Katol 7 and Umred 6 stations.MSEDCL has also introduced the ‘PowerUp EV’ mobile application, which enables users to locate nearby charging stations, check availability and book slots in advance, making the charging process seamless. Officials said the initiative has also opened up new opportunities for entrepreneurs, with a simplified application process now in place for setting up charging stations. Private companies, petroleum firms, housing societies and individual consumers are being encouraged to participate, with MSEDCL assuring full technical assistance.
