The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) has joined hands with Relux Electric Private Limited to set up 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state, marking a significant boost to Tamil Nadu’s EV infrastructure, reports Autaocar Professional.
The collaboration, unveiled on September 24, 2025, will begin with a feasibility study to identify suitable government-owned lands for the stations. The initiative is part of the state’s broader strategy to position itself as an electric mobility hub, reduce carbon emissions, and promote sustainable transportation.
Relux Electric, which operates in six states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, will work alongside the state-owned TNGECL to implement the project. Karthikeyan S., Managing Director of Relux Electric, said, “This collaboration comes at the right time to accelerate EV adoption in Tamil Nadu. The project will transform the state into an electric mobility hub and strengthen charging infrastructure at customer-friendly locations.”
Currently, Tamil Nadu has around 1,300 EV charging stations. The state is also developing a digital mapping system to help users locate nearby stations and plans to establish dedicated EV hubs with public-friendly facilities.
TNGECL, formed in February 2024 through the merger of the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) with the renewable energy division of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), was established to accelerate green energy initiatives and aims to make Tamil Nadu a renewable energy leader by 2030.
The partnership is part of TNGECL’s wider strategy to expand EV infrastructure through collaborations with municipal bodies, bus depots, and other public locations. Charging stations will be deployed in strategic areas to make EV charging more accessible to the public.
Relux Electric operates under an end-to-end charging services model for both private and public sectors, in line with government guidelines. The company also offers an entrepreneurial model allowing individuals to start their own charging stations with what it calls a “100% investment guarantee.”
The 500 new charging stations are expected to significantly enhance Tamil Nadu’s EV infrastructure capacity as the state advances toward its sustainable transportation goals.
