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India’s electric mobility ecosystem is entering a decisive scale-up phase, opening up a parallel opportunity in EV charging infrastructure as a scalable, long-term business. Against this backdrop, MobiLane, a fast-growing EV charging infrastructure company, has announced an aggressive nationwide expansion of its charging network, designed around capital efficiency, speed, and real-world utilisation.With over 4.5 million electric vehicles already on Indian roads and EV penetration still under 7 per cent of total vehicle sales, the sector remains in its early growth cycle. Two-wheelers contribute more than 55 per cent of EV volumes, followed by three-wheelers and passenger vehicles creating consistent demand across personal, commercial, and fleet use cases.
Built for scale, not just deployment
Unlike traditional rollout models focused primarily on maximising charger count, MobiLane has built its network with a start-up-first mindset – prioritising fast chargers, uptime, and utilisation economics. The company has consistently invested in proven hardware and higher-capacity fast chargers, aligned with emerging user behaviour where reduced dwell time and operational reliability are becoming critical.As EV adoption moves beyond early adopters, charging infrastructure is increasingly expected to function like core urban and transport infrastructure -reliable, visible, and commercially sustainable.
Expansion strategy: Premium locations, real demand
MobiLane nationwide expansion strategy is centred on high-utilisation, strategically located sites across:
- Urban mobility corridors
- Commercial and workplace hubs
- Fleet depots and logistics clusters
- Premium residential developments
- Highway and intercity routes
This approach enables the network to support diverse EV use cases while maintaining predictable usage and stronger asset productivity.
OEM-integrated and ecosystem-driven growth
As OEM-led adoption accelerates, charging infrastructure is becoming an integral part of the vehicle ownership journey. MobiLane network is integrated with leading OEM ecosystems, including Tata.ev, MG Motor India, Hyundai, Mahindra Electric SUVs, Ather Energy, and Matter, ensuring seamless network discovery and interoperability.Industry forecasts indicate India could reach 12–15 million EVs on road by 2027, driven by new vehicle launches, commercial fleet electrification, and ESG-led adoption – further strengthening the case for scalable charging infrastructure.
Capital discipline and franchise-led scale
As the sector shifts away from grant-led deployments, capital discipline and sustainable unit economics are becoming central to long-term success. MobiLane has focused on lean operating structures, high uptime, and data-driven site selection, enabling expansion without excessive balance-sheet exposure.
To accelerate rollout while preserving capital efficiency, the company is actively expanding franchise-led and co-investment deployment models, allowing partners and investors to participate in asset creation while MobiLane manages operations, uptime, and monetisation.
This approach supports faster geographic scale while maintaining long-term infrastructure value.
Performance snapshot
2025 – Network delivered
- 250+ charging points deployed
- Presence across residential, commercial, fleet, and highway locations
- Strong operational uptime across the network
2026 Roadmap: Multi-segment charging at scale
In 2026, MobiLane expansion will focus on building a multi-segment, future-ready charging network, designed to support:
- Two-wheelers and three-wheelers powering urban and last-mile mobility
- Passenger electric vehicles across residential, commercial, and highway corridors
- Electric buses and trucks, enabling commercial transport and heavy-duty fleet electrification
Additional priorities include:
- Denser national footprint at premium, high-utilisation locations
- Higher utilisation benchmarks through optimised site selection
- Further strengthening of uptime, service responsiveness, and operational efficiency
“India doesn’t just need more chargers – it needs charging infrastructure that works reliably at scale. Our focus is on building the right assets in the right locations, backed by strong utilisation and disciplined expansion,” said Devansh Shah, Founder, MobiLane.
“We are building MobiLane with a long-term perspective – scaling alongside India’s EV growth while maintaining speed, reliability, and commercial sustainability,”
Gunjan Mehta , Co-Founder, MobiLane.
Looking ahead
MobiLane is targeting 1,000+ charging points in the current year, with expansion guided by demand-led site selection rather than blanket deployment. The company believes India’s true EV inflection point will accelerate post-2026, as vehicle availability, charging density, and battery economics begin to converge.
By combining start-up agility with infrastructure-grade thinking, MobiLane aims to emerge as a key enabler of India’s electric mobility ecosystem.
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