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Chhattisgarh EV Charging Rules: Highways Get Stations Every 25KM, But City Road Width a Catch!
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News18•29-09-2026, 08:04
Chhattisgarh EV Charging Rules: Highways Get Stations Every 25KM, But City Road Width a Catch!
- •Chhattisgarh government introduces new rules for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- •New EV charging and service centers require a minimum road right-of-way of 30 meters for access.
- •This rule may hinder new charging station development in inner city areas of Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Raigarh, and Dhamtari.
- •Public charging stations will be every 25 km on highways, with fast charging stations every 100 km for heavy vehicles.
- •The new provisions do not directly restrict private chargers installed in homes or offices.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Department of Housing and Environment, the right-of-way of the access road for new EV charging and service centers must be at least 30 meters. This means approvals will not be granted under land development rules for roads that measure 12, 18, or 24 meters.
Public charging stations are mandated every 25 kilometers on both sides of highways and main roads. Additionally, fast charging stations for long-distance and heavy vehicles are set at intervals of every 100 kilometers.
No, the new provisions do not directly restrict chargers that are installed for private use in homes, offices, apartments, or other building parking lots.
