Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer futuristic; they are here and growing rapidly as a core part of the transportation transition. However, for EV adoption to be practical at scale, charging infrastructure must expand at the same pace as vehicle adoption. In 2026, the EV charging landscape in India and worldwide is gaining momentum as policy, investment, and infrastructure models evolve to match everyday mobility demands.
India’s EV Charging Infrastructure: Numbers & Realities (2026)
Rapid Growth in Charging Stations
India’s public EV charging network has expanded significantly in recent years. According to the India Charging Report 2025, public charging stations increased from approximately 6,500 units in early 2023 to around 24,000 by mid-2025, marking a nearly fourfold increase in just over two years.
While this growth reflects strong momentum, infrastructure gaps remain. A large share of public chargers is concentrated in major urban centers, and several regions continue to face shortages of fast EV chargers, particularly along highways and in emerging EV markets.
Large-Scale Infrastructure Expansion
Growth Plans from Tata.ev
Tata.ev, one of the most active contributors to India’s EV charging expansion, has announced plans to scale India’s charging network to 400,000 charge points by 2027. This roadmap includes the deployment of over 30,000 new public fast chargers and a growing network of Mega Chargers designed for high-speed charging across highways and cities.
These initiatives aim to improve charging density, reduce range anxiety, and support the next phase of EV adoption across passenger, commercial, and fleet segments.
Beyond Fixed Stations: Closing Infrastructure Gaps
While fixed charging stations form the backbone of EV infrastructure, they are not always able to meet charging demand across all locations and use cases. In areas where permanent chargers are limited, delayed, or impractical to deploy quickly, alternative and flexible charging approaches are increasingly being explored.
Portable & Flexible Charging Solutions
Mobec Innovations is helping bridge the gaps in India’s EV charging ecosystem with portable, easy-to-deploy charging solutions. These compact chargers make it possible to provide reliable EV charging even where permanent infrastructure isn’t feasible yet, from commercial fleets to residential complexes and emerging areas with limited grid readiness. With minimal setup, faster deployment, and no heavy civil work, these solutions bring flexibility and accessibility to e-mobility, ensuring that EV users can charge with confidence wherever they need to.
Improving Accessibility in Underserved Areas
Portable charging solutions are particularly relevant for:
- Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities with limited public charging coverage
- Fleet operations such as logistics and delivery that require flexible charging access
- Residential locations without dedicated home charging facilities
By supplementing fixed infrastructure and enabling on-demand charging, such solutions help improve the usability of EVs in real-world conditions.
Global EV Charging Market: 2026 in Perspective
Market Size & Growth
Globally, EV charging infrastructure is expanding at a rapid pace. In 2026, the global EV charging infrastructure market is estimated to be valued between USD 14–24 billion, with compound annual growth rates ranging from 25% to 36%, depending on regional adoption and policy support.
Longer-term projections suggest continued expansion, with the market expected to exceed USD 47.5 billion by 2032, driven by:
- Urban electrification initiatives
- Increased private-sector investment in charging networks
- Government incentives supporting emission reduction goals
International Developments: Vietnam Case Study
Emerging markets are also accelerating infrastructure deployment. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam has outlined plans to install approximately 5,000 EV charging stations and battery swap units in Ho Chi Minh City by March 2026. This initiative reflects a structured push toward EV readiness, particularly for urban mobility and two-wheeler segments.
Real-World Challenges: Reliability & Accessibility
While EV charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly globally, the real-world experience is what truly shapes user trust and confidence.
- Fast chargers still face occasional downtime.
- Reliability and consistent performance are just as important as scale.
- Maintenance and operational efficiency directly impact user satisfaction.
- Accessibility is more than location, it’s about ease of use, availability, and uptime.
Simply adding more chargers isn’t enough. To support meaningful e-mobility adoption, growth must prioritize uptime, usability, and reliability.
At Mobec, we’re addressing these challenges by innovating products and mobile charging solutions that ensure EV users have a reliable, convenient, and sustainable charging experience, wherever they are.
What Lies Ahead: 2026 and Beyond
By 2026, the direction of EV charging infrastructure is becoming clearer:
- India’s public charging network has grown faster than ever, but requires better quality, distribution, and reliability
- Large-scale expansion plans signal strong momentum through 2027
- Flexible and portable charging models are emerging as practical complements to fixed infrastructure
- Globally, charging infrastructure investment continues to rise alongside EV adoption
To meet long-term mobility and sustainability goals, India, like many global markets, will need a balanced mix of fixed, flexible, and reliable charging solutions that align with real-world usage patterns. Mobec is playing a key role in delivering these solutions, helping make e-mobility practical
