The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) is set to roll out 25 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations next month, as part of a city-wide initiative to boost green transportation infrastructure. The total project would eventually feature 50 charging points across the city.

Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed earlier this year with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) — a consortium backed by the Union Ministry of Power — MCF would provide the land required for the stations, while EESL would oversee installation, operation and maintenance. The agreement also stipulates the agency would share a portion of the revenue generated from the charging stations, based on the electricity consumed.

The stations would be set up in strategic locations such as MCF offices, government buildings, market complexes and public parking areas within the city limits. According to officials, the infrastructure is expected to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the region, especially the National Capital Region (NCR), where concerns over air pollution have been mounting.

However, the project has faced delays due to the election process and the imposition of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) norms earlier this year, pushing back the initial timeline.

The EV charging points would convert alternating current (AC) from the grid into direct current (DC) for vehicle batteries. The setup would include transformers, substations, safety equipment and appropriate cabling, with space for multiple vehicles at each site. A typical station would require between 100 to 150 square meters of land.

The charging points would be equipped with modern payment systems, network connectivity, remote monitoring and customer support features. Officials stated work on the first phase of the project would begin soon.

MCF Chief Engineer Birender Kardam said all necessary formalities have been completed and the stations are expected to be operational shortly.