The state government has identified 81 sites along six proposed green corridors for setting up charging stations for electric vehicles.
At present, there are 30 charging stations in Himachal, including 19 set up by various government agencies. The Himachal Pradesh Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) is operating 110 buses and 50 taxis, all battery operated. Besides, some hotels, too, have set up charging stations for the convenience of tourists.
The government has identified 81 sites along the six green corridors having a length of 2,137 km for setting up of charging stations to ensure that switch over from petrol/diesel vehicles to e-vehicles is smooth.
