November 13, 2026: India would require at least 25,000 additional direct current (DC) fast chargers over the next three years to support the growth in electric vehicle sales, according to Exicom Tele-Systems CEO and Managing Director Anant Nahata.

"Over the next three years, I think India would need at least 25,000 more DC chargers," Nahata told PTI. His estimate factors in 60-80 per cent annual growth in the passenger vehicle segment, as well as the roll out of new electric buses and trucks.

"In the next three years, if we see 60-80 per cent growth in electric car sales every year, then this would be the number of additional DC chargers that will be required," he said.

"It is not just for the passenger vehicle sales; there are buses and trucks as well. The government is inducting 10,000 - 15,000 more buses under various schemes. That itself is a requirement of 2,000 to 3,000 DC chargers

(Source: PTI)