In a major push towards sustainable transport, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has partnered with Jio-bp—a joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and BP—to build and manage the city’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The project will be developed under a public-private partnership on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) model.
With EV ownership surging in Nagpur, this initiative aims to make charging accessible and reliable. Jio-bp will invest in the infrastructure, while NMC will provide land and policy support.
Phase-I includes 11 charging stations across key city zones such as Jaitala Bazar Square, Dayanand Park, Ramdas Peth, Katol Road, Wadi Naka, Futala Lake, and Sakkardara. Each site will place EV users within a 3–5 km radius of a charging point.
As of March 2023, Nagpur had over 21,700 EVs. EVs made up 22% of all new vehicle registrations in 2024, a sharp rise from 1% in 2020.
The “digital-first” stations will support UPI, cards, mobile wallets, and RFID payments. Users can track charging in real time through a mobile app. Safety measures like CCTV, fire systems, and emergency response setups will be standard.
NMC has also enforced minimum uptime for all stations, with penalties for failures. The first stations are expected to be operational by late 2025. Officials say the project will position Nagpur as a model Tier-2 city for EV infrastructure.
Location of upcoming stations
Jaitala Bazar Square (Orange Street)
Rahate Colony Square (Near PKV Land)
Dayanand Park, near Bhim Chowk, Jaripatka
Police Motor Transport Section at Katol Road
Parking Area near Patrakar Bhavan in Prabhag No. 15 near Yashwant Stadium
Wadi Naka in Prabhag No. 13 on Amravati Road
Futala Lake Road near Police Chowki
Budhwari Bazar at Sakkardara Near Water Tank
Shanti Nagar Main Road Near Water Tank in Prabhag No. 21
Behind Anjuman College at Mangalwari Complex
Parking lot opposite Tuli Imperial Hotel on Central Bazar Rd. in Ramdas Peth
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