The Himachal Pradesh government has made it mandatory to install electric vehicle charging stations in commercial, public and semi-public buildings, as well as in new real estate projects across the state. The provision comes under the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning (17th Amendment) Rules, 2026, officials said on Tuesday, PTI reported.Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani said the decision is in line with model building bye-laws and is aimed at ensuring that urban infrastructure keeps pace with the growing adoption of electric vehicles. He said the state is working towards becoming a green energy state and that urban development policies are being updated to support sustainable growth.
India’s electric vehicle market has been growing at a rapid pace over the past few years. Electric two-wheelers continue to lead volumes, followed by three-wheelers, while electric passenger vehicle sales have also seen steady growth, crossing the one lakh units annual mark. The push from central and state governments through incentives, lower GST rates and production-linked schemes has played a key role in accelerating adoption.Almost every major automaker in India is now present in the EV space. Companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra, MG Motor and Hyundai already have electric cars on sale, while Maruti Suzuki has recently entered the segment. In the two-wheeler space, brands such as Hero Vida, TVS Motor Company, Ather Energy and Bajaj Auto have built strong EV portfolios. Several startups are also active in both passenger and commercial EV categories.Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X.