The government of Andhra Pradesh has designated five model E-Mobility cities across the state to enhance urban mobility sustainability. These cities include Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore, and Tirupati, representing different administrative regions. The move signifies a significant stride towards establishing a technology-driven and future-ready urban mobility ecosystem.
Under the Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0) 2024–29, the government has issued orders to operationalize the policy. The Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department has approved the Operational Framework and Strategic Roadmap for implementing the policy in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). This initiative aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a key hub for electric mobility adoption, EV infrastructure development, green urban transport systems, and sustainable urban planning.
The Operational Framework outlines the development of high-density EV charging infrastructure, green routes, battery swapping stations, zero emission zones, and integrated electric mobility ecosystems in the identified cities. It also proposes a strategic charging infrastructure network with one EV charging station per 3×3 km grid within E-Mobility cities and one station every 30 km along inter-city Green Channels/highways.
To support infrastructure deployment and other initiatives, the government has allocated a dedicated Rs 250 crore Corpus Fund under the AP Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0). Each Model E-Mobility City will receive Rs 50 crore from this fund. The framework envisions phased and integrated implementation covering various aspects like EV charging stations, battery swapping infrastructure, green freight corridors, electric public transport systems, renewable energy integration, smart urban mobility planning, Zero Emission Zones (ZEZs), and Dedicated City E-Mobility Cells (CEMCs).
City-specific interventions have been proposed as part of the implementation strategy. For instance, Visakhapatnam may see green tourism mobility and electric BRTS corridors, while Vijayawada could have Model Green Routes along BRTS corridors and logistics-focused EV infrastructure. Rajahmundry might witness electrification of river transport systems, Nellore could benefit from EV logistics systems for fisheries, and Tirupati may see full electrification of Tirumala shuttle systems and Zero Emission pilgrim mobility zones.
