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India Goes Electric: Maruti Suzuki Unveils One India, One EV Charging Platform

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

Maruti Suzuki has officially entered the electric mobility landscape with a comprehensive, nationwide EV ecosystem designed to make charging seamless, accessible, and reliable for customers across India. With the launch of the One India, One EV Charging platform, the company introduces an end-to-end digital solution that integrates home charging, public charging, and a unified payment experience. As part of this transformation, Maruti Suzuki has collaborated with 13 leading Charge Point Operators and aggregators to create a consolidated national network, ensuring a frictionless user experience across all partner-operated charging stations. The company has already established more than 2,000 exclusive Maruti Suzuki charging points across its extensive sales and service network spread over 1,100 cities, making EV ownership more convenient than ever before.

Aligned with Suzuki’s global sustainability vision, Maruti Suzuki aims to enable a nationwide network of over 1,00,000 public charging points by 2030 in partnership with its dealers and CPOs. To demonstrate the strength and readiness of this ecosystem, four e VITARA Born EVs embarked on a unique pan-India ‘e drive,’ starting from Gurugram and travelling to Srinagar in the North, Kanyakumari in the South, Dibrugarh in the East, and Bhuj in the West. This symbolic journey reflects the brand’s commitment to building consumer confidence through real-world proof of charging accessibility and range reliability. The e VITARA itself has undergone rigorous testing over more than one crore kilometres in conditions ranging from scorching 60°C heat to freezing –30°C cold, consistently delivering a range of 543 kilometres.

Maruti Suzuki’s nationwide showroom network and over 1,500 service workshops have been upgraded to be EV-ready, supported by a trained workforce of 1.5 lakh professionals equipped to deliver top-notch EV ownership experiences. The company has also launched the ‘e for me’ app, enabling customers and prospective buyers to locate charging stations across the national network with ease. By bringing together advanced product development, widespread charging access, and digital integration, Maruti Suzuki is poised to redefine EV ownership in India and strengthen the country’s journey toward a sustainable mobility future.

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UP Leads the Charge: First State to Subsidize Upstream Infra for EV Charging Stations

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In a landmark move set to boost electric mobility, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the first Indian state to offer subsidies specifically for upstream infrastructure in EV charging stations. This forward-looking policy is designed to overcome one of the key bottlenecks in EV infrastructure development—expensive power supply connections and grid upgrades.

What is Upstream Infrastructure?

Upstream infrastructure includes essential elements like power transformers, electricity substations, and high-tension cable connections—critical to ensuring sufficient power supply for fast-charging EV stations. These components often involve significant capital expenditure, deterring many private players from entering the EV charging space.

What the Policy Offers

Under the new initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government will provide financial support for infrastructure components required to connect EV charging stations to the grid. This includes subsidies for:

  • Transformer installations
  • HT/LT cabling
  • Substation augmentation
  • Grid connectivity fees

The state aims to reduce the setup cost of EV charging stations by up to 30%, making it more attractive for businesses and investors.

Driving EV Growth in India’s Most Populous State

With this move, Uttar Pradesh reinforces its commitment to green mobility and positions itself as a national leader in EV infrastructure. The state already has a dedicated EV policy with incentives for vehicle buyers, manufacturers, and battery developers. This new subsidy expands the support ecosystem to include infrastructure developers.

What This Means for the EV Ecosystem

The decision is expected to:

  • Accelerate the deployment of public and private EV charging stations
  • Encourage more entrepreneurs and energy companies to invest in UP
  • Help achieve the state’s EV policy targets, which include making 100% of new public transport electric in major cities by 2030

Industry Reactions

EV and infrastructure companies have welcomed the announcement. Experts believe that UP’s model could serve as a blueprint for other states, as the lack of upstream infra funding has been a common hurdle across India.