Andhra Pradesh launches ₹515-crore EV infrastructure push
The Andhra Pradesh Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding worth ₹515 crore with the ThunderPlus–ETO Motors–ROQIT Consortium to deploy a comprehensive electric mobility and charging network across the state. The agreement, announced at the Andhra Pradesh Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, positions the state as one of India’s most ambitious regional EV infrastructure builders.
Under the pact, the consortium will establish a multi-modal network integrating passenger EVs, commercial fleets, and intercity corridors. ThunderPlus will lead the charging infrastructure rollout, introducing 120 kW chargers every 25 km and 1 MW ultra-fast stations every 100 km on major highways.
Multi-megawatt charging hubs planned for key corridors
ThunderPlus has already commissioned a 3 MW charging hub in Vijayawada, alongside 0.5 MW facilities in Nellajarla and Visakhapatnam. As a strategic next step, the consortium aims to electrify the Vizag–Chennai Industrial Corridor — a critical freight and port transit route — to enable uninterrupted EV operations for both passenger and logistics vehicles.
The program envisions seamless connectivity between industrial clusters, ports, and airports, targeting support for EV-driven logistics and tourism sectors. The initiative will be developed on a public–private partnership model to attract large-scale investment in clean transportation.
Cluster rollout in Visakhapatnam and Amaravati regions
Implementation will begin in two focus zones — the Amaravati Capital Region, covering Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada, Amaravati, and Guntur, and the Visakhapatnam Urban Region, including NAD Junction, Pendurty, Simhachalam, and Dwarakanagar. Although a fixed execution timeline has not been shared, officials expect groundwork to begin within the next few quarters.
With its coastal connectivity, industrial intensity, and growing EV adoption, Andhra Pradesh’s planned charging network could emerge as a model for other states seeking to accelerate electric mobility infrastructure.
