Bescom to install EV charging stations at toll plazas on NH-48
The Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) plans to install 120kW DC fast-charging stations at 11 toll plazas along the Bengaluru-Pune highway. This pilot project aims to encourage electric vehicle adoption by providing affordable and accessible charging infrastructure for long-distance travel.
Why it matters
Expanding charging infrastructure on major highways is critical to overcoming range anxiety and accelerating the transition to electric mobility in India.
With petrol and diesel prices continuing to rise and demand for electric vehicles (EVs), including two-wheelers, cars, autorickshaws and buses, increasing steadily, the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom) plans to install EV charging stations on a pilot basis at 11 toll plazas along the Bengaluru-Pune highway (NH-48).
The article reports on a government infrastructure initiative using factual, neutral language without political framing.
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