Mumbai gets public EV charging point, minister hails move to save environment

Maharashtra environment minister Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday inaugurated the first electric vehicle charging point at a public parking lot in Mumbai.

“It is an attempt to promote usage of electric vehicles and taking a step ahead to protect the environment,” Thackeray said.

Taking to Twitter, the minister said that this is very encouraging as we move in the direction of making Maharashtra electric vehicle-friendly.

“Inaugurated an EV-enabled parking lot at Kohinoor building in Mumbai. This is very encouraging as we move in the direction of making Maharashtra Electric Vehicle friendly,” he tweeted.