New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- India has installed 67,657 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across states and union territories, including 1,139 battery-swapping station chargers as on 07.08.2026, while 16.72 lakh EVs have been sold under the Centre's FAME India Phase-II scheme as of June, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said on Wednessday.

Sharing the progress of government schemes aimed at promoting electric vehicle adoption in the country, the Ministry noted that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electric vehicles and their chargers/charging stations has been reduced to 5 per cent.

It also highlighted that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced green licence plates for battery-operated vehicles, which will also be e...