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Municipal Corporation Ludhiana has issued a tender to establish 50 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the city under a 10-year public-private partnership model, aiming to strengthen green energy infrastructure. With EVs now accounting for about 6% of total vehicle registrations, the civic body plans to implement a user-pays revenue model to support the city’s transition toward cleaner mobility.
Officials said demand for charging infrastructure is rising rapidly in Ludhiana, a major high-traffic industrial hub, while existing facilities remain limited. The selected public-sector undertaking (PSU) will be responsible for end-to-end execution, including technical deployment, digital integration, safety, and operations.
The proposed charging stations will feature AC and DC chargers, battery-swapping points, RFID or QR-based authentication, mobile app connectivity, and digital payment systems. Each site will include weatherproof infrastructure, fire safety provisions, CCTV surveillance, and waterlogging-resistant drainage systems.
The municipal corporation will provide land and coordinate with power distribution companies to ensure reliable electricity supply. Under the revenue model, the civic body will receive a minimum of ₹1 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy dispensed, along with a 50-50 share in advertising and branding revenue generated at the charging hubs.
Executive engineer Raman Kaushal confirmed that the request for proposal (RFP) has been officially floated, describing the project as a significant step toward sustainable urban transportation.
