Andhra Pradesh notifies 5 E-Mobility cities with ₹250 crore fund
Synopsis
Andhra Pradesh has officially notified five model E-Mobility cities — one per administrative region — backed by a ₹250 crore corpus fund and a 2047 carbon-neutrality target. From electrifying Tirumala pilgrim shuttles to EV logistics for Nellore's fisheries sector, the state's approach is unusually city-specific for an Indian EV policy rollout.
Key Takeaways
Andhra Pradesh notified five model E-Mobility cities on 1 May 2025 , operationalising the AP Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0) 2024–29 .
The five cities are Visakhapatnam , Rajahmundry , Vijayawada , Nellore , and Tirupati , each representing a distinct administrative region.
A ₹250 crore Corpus Fund has been earmarked, with ₹50 crore per city for infrastructure, fleet electrification, and consumer adoption.
The framework mandates one EV charging station per 3×3 km grid within cities and one every 30 km on inter-city highways.
The state targets carbon neutrality in the transport sector by 2047 .
Tirupati will electrify Tirumala shuttle systems and establish Zero Emission pilgrim mobility zones .
The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday, 1 May 2025, officially notified five model E-Mobility cities across the state, operationalising the Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0) 2024–29. The move marks a significant step towards building a sustainable, technology-driven urban mobility ecosystem, with the state targeting carbon neutrality in the transport sector by 2047.
The Five Model E-Mobility Cities
The five cities have been selected to represent each of Andhra Pradesh's administrative regions. Visakhapatnam represents North Andhra, Rajahmundry the Godavari region, Vijayawada covers Central Andhra, Nellore anchors South Andhra, and Tirupati represents Rayalaseema. Each city will receive a dedicated allocation under the policy's corpus fund.
The ₹250 Crore Corpus Fund
The state government has earmarked a dedicated ₹250 crore Corpus Fund under the AP Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0), with ₹50 crore allocated per Model E-Mobility City. The funds are intended to support infrastructure deployment, grid strengthening, fleet electrification, innovation pilots, viability gap funding, and consumer adoption initiatives, according to an official release.
Operational Framework and Infrastructure Plans
The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department approved the Operational Framework and Strategic Roadmap for implementing the policy across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The framework envisions high-density EV charging infrastructure, green routes, green channels, battery swapping stations, Zero Emission Zones (ZEZs), and integrated electric mobility ecosystems across all five cities.
Notably, the charging infrastructure network proposes one EV charging station per 3×3 km grid within E-Mobility cities, and one EV charging station every 30 km along inter-city Green Channels and highways. The phased rollout also covers green freight corridors, electric public transport, renewable energy integration, smart urban mobility planning, and Dedicated City E-Mobility Cells (CEMCs).
City-Specific Interventions
Each city has been assigned tailored mobility solutions. Visakhapatnam will see green tourism mobility, electric BRTS corridors, and green freight corridors. Vijayawada is proposed to have model green routes along BRTS corridors and logistics-focused EV infrastructure. Rajahmundry will focus on electrification of river transport systems and green goods corridors.
Nellore has been earmarked for EV logistics systems catering to fisheries and coastal transport infrastructure, while Tirupati — home to one of India's busiest pilgrimage destinations — will pursue full electrification of Tirumala shuttle systems and the creation of Zero Emission pilgrim mobility zones. This city-specific approach reflects an attempt to align EV infrastructure with each region's economic and geographic character.
What Comes Next
With the policy now operationalised, the implementation of city-level E-Mobility Cells and phased infrastructure rollouts is expected to begin across all five cities. Andhra Pradesh's ambition to become one of India's leading hubs for electric mobility adoption, EV infrastructure development, and green urban transport will be tested by the pace and quality of on-ground execution in the months ahead.
Point of View
Or whether it merely seeds pilots that stall without follow-on funding. India's EV adoption curve remains steep outside metro corridors, and Andhra Pradesh's five cities — none of them a top-tier metro — will be a genuine test of whether policy ambition can translate into measurable modal shift.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the five model E-Mobility cities notified by Andhra Pradesh?
The five model E-Mobility cities are Visakhapatnam (North Andhra), Rajahmundry (Godavari region), Vijayawada (Central Andhra), Nellore (South Andhra), and Tirupati (Rayalaseema). Each city represents one of the state's five administrative regions.
What is the AP Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0?
It is Andhra Pradesh's electric vehicle and urban mobility policy for 2024–29, operationalised on 1 May 2025. It provides a framework for EV charging infrastructure, green transport corridors, Zero Emission Zones, and fleet electrification across Urban Local Bodies, with a long-term goal of carbon neutrality in transport by 2047.
How much funding has been allocated for the E-Mobility cities?
A dedicated ₹250 crore Corpus Fund has been earmarked under the policy, with ₹50 crore allocated to each of the five model E-Mobility cities. The funds cover infrastructure deployment, grid strengthening, fleet electrification, innovation pilots, and consumer adoption initiatives.
What EV charging infrastructure density is planned under the policy?
The operational framework proposes one EV charging station per 3×3 km grid within E-Mobility cities and one EV charging station every 30 km along inter-city Green Channels and highways.
What are the city-specific EV plans for Tirupati and Nellore?
Tirupati is set to fully electrify its Tirumala shuttle systems and establish Zero Emission pilgrim mobility zones, given its status as a major pilgrimage hub. Nellore will focus on EV logistics systems for fisheries and coastal transport infrastructure.
