List of EV Charging Stations in Kolkata

Published on:02-Nov-2023

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According to a report, India will have more than five crore EVs by 2030. And to support this spectacular growth, the country will need over 20 lakh EV charging stations.

While all the Indian cities currently lack the infrastructure to support EV growth, the government and private companies are working extensively to encourage people to switch from traditional ICE vehicles to EVs. For instance, the West Bengal government will set up 1,000 EV charging stations in the next 2 years.

But what about the current state of EVs in Kolkata, West Bengal's most populated city? Here's a list of EV charging stations in Kolkata-

Top EV Charging Stations in Kolkata

Sr. No	Charging Station Name	Address	EV Charger Type
1.	KMC Electric Vehicle Charging Station	Under Maa Flyover, near Charcoal Grill Restaurant, Park Circus, Kolkata- 700017	Type 2
2.	CESC and KMC Electric Vehicle Charging Station	Opposite Indian Oil Corp/Lake Police Station, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata- 700068	Type 2
3.	EV Charging Station	1644, 2^nd Floor, Rajdanga Pally, EKTP Plase 3, East Kolkata, 700107	Unknown
4.	Mukesh Hyundai Charging Station	PP 101, Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kestopur, 700101	Type 2
5.	Rajkutir, IHCL SeleQtions	89C, Narkeldanga Main Road, Phool Bagan, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700054	Type 2
6.	NKDA Charging Station	Jatragachi, Rekjuani, Deshbandhu Nagar, Kolkata 700156	Unknown
7.	Hero EV Charging Station	1/188, J Block, New Alipore, Kolkata 700038	Type 2
8.	Tata Charging Station	43, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kankaria Estates, Park Street Road, Kolkata 700071	Type 2
9.	Lexus Motors Charging Station	Budge Trunk Road, Rampur, Kolkata 70141	Type 2
10.	TC Motors Charging Station	Ground Floor, NH6, Domjur, SalapMore, Kolkata 711403	Type 2
11.	Uniworld City Charging Station	Uniworld City, Tower 1, New Town, Kolkata 700156	Type 2
12.	IOCL Nature Park EV Station	Makalhati Mauza, Kolkata 700088	Type 2
13.	IOCL Shilposree EV Filling Station	Alipore Road, Alipore, Kolkata 700027	Type 2
14.	IOCL Dwarka EV Service	Jessore Road, Post Office Road, Gora Bazar, Mahindra Colony, Dum Dm, Kolkata 700028	Type 2
15.	IOCL Diamond EV Service Station	Jadu Colony, Saradi Palli, Kolkata 700034	Type 2
16.	IOCL Drive-in EV Station	Khudiram Bose Road, Dutta Bagh, Belgachia, Kolkata 700037	Type 2
17.	MG Auto EV Station	No. 34 A Chandra Nath Roy Road, Near Anandadham, Kolkata 700039	Type 2
18.	Kia Eastern EV Station	Plot IID 9/1, AA II, Newtown, Kolkata 700038	Type 2
19.	EESL Eco Town EV Charging Station	Gate 1, Major Arterial Road, Biswa Bangla Sarani, AA II, Newtown, Kolkata 700156	Type 2
20.	EESL Adhoc EV Station	Akankha HP Petrol Pump, Newtown, Kolkata 700056	Type 2
21.	EESL New Town EV Station	Tank 3, Street 24, A1 Action Area, Newtown, Kolkata 700156	Unknown
22.	Sunfuel Holiday Inn Charging Station	Biswa Bangla Sarani, Near City Center 2, Newtown, Kolkata 600136	Unknown

Who Operates EV Charging Stations in Kolkata?

KMC (Kolkata Municipal Corporation) and NKDA (New Town Kolkata Development Authority) are two local government authorities that operate a total of 9 EV charging stations in the 'City of Joy'.

Apart from the KMC and NKDA EV charging stations in Kolkata, all the other stations are built and operated by private companies. Some of the leading private players are-

. Tata

. IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited)

. Hyundai

. Hero

. EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited)

. MG Auto

. Kia

. Lexus

What are the Top EV Cars in India?

Now that you know the top electric car charging stations in Kolkata, let's have a quick look at the top EVs you can consider-

Car Name	Car Type	Seating Capacity	Charging Time	Range	Price
Tata Nexon EV	SUV	5 Seater	0% to 80% in 60 minutes (Fast Charger)	312kms	₹14.49 lakh to ₹17.50 lakh
Mahindra XUV 400 Electric	SUV	5 Seater	0% to 80% in 50 minutes (Fast Charger)	456kms	₹15.99 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh
Tata Tigor EV	Sedan	5 Seater	0% to 80% in 59 minutes (Fast Charger)	315kms	₹12.49 lakh to ₹13.75 lakh
MG ZS EV	SUV	5 Seater	0% to 80% in 60 minutes (Fast Charger)	461kms	₹22.98 lakh to ₹27 lakh
Hyundai Kona Electric (Launching in April 2023)	SUV	5 Seater	0% to 80% in 57 minutes (Fast Charger)	452kms	₹23.84 lakh to ₹24.03 lakh
Mahindra eVerito	Sedan	5 Seater	0% to 100% in 1 hour 45 minutes (Fast Charger)	110kms	₹9.39 lakh to ₹9.46 lakh
BYD Atto 3	SUV	5 Seater	0% to 80% in 50 minutes (Fast Charger)	521kms	₹33.99 lakh to ₹34.49 lakh

Purchasing an EV in Kolkata

Now that you have a list of electric charging stations in Kolkata, it'll be easier for you to decide which nearby charging station you can visit to charge your EV.

And if you don't want to take a car loan, arrange the down payment, or make a long-term commitment to an EV, how about a leasing a car from Quiklyz? It offers a wide range of the latest EVs you can lease in Kolkata for as long as you like. With no down payments or long-term commitments, Quiklyz eliminates all the hassles of purchasing a car.

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