Amaravati, May 1: The Andhra Pradesh government has officially announced five model e-mobility cities across the state. This initiative marks a significant step towards establishing a sustainable, technology-driven, and future-ready urban mobility ecosystem.
These five model e-mobility cities represent the state’s five administrative regions: Visakhapatnam in northern Andhra, Rajahmundry in the Godavari region, Vijayawada in central Andhra, Nellore in southern Andhra, and Tirupati in Rayalaseema.
The government has issued orders to implement the Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0) for the years 2024-29. The Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development has approved an operational framework and strategic roadmap for the policy’s implementation in urban local bodies (ULBs).
According to an official release, this initiative aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a leading hub for electric mobility adoption, EV infrastructure development, green urban transport systems, and sustainable urban planning. It aligns with the state’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality in the transport sector by 2047.
The operational framework envisions high-density EV charging infrastructure, green corridors, battery swapping stations, zero-emission zones, and the development of an integrated electric mobility ecosystem in the identified cities.
The government has also proposed utilizing a dedicated fund of ₹250 crores under the Andhra Pradesh Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0). This includes ₹50 crores allocated for each model e-mobility city to support infrastructure deployment, grid strengthening, fleet electrification, innovation pilots, viability gap funding, and consumer adoption initiatives.
This framework provides a phased and integrated implementation approach, encompassing 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 a Dedicated City E-Mobility Cell (CEMC).
As part of the implementation strategy, city-specific interventions have also been proposed. For Visakhapatnam, green tourism mobility, electric BRTS corridors, and green freight corridors are suggested. Vijayawada will see a model green route along with logistics-focused EV infrastructure.
For Rajahmundry, the proposal includes electrification of river transport systems and green freight corridors. Nellore will focus on electric vehicle (EV) logistics systems for fisheries and coastal transport infrastructure, while Tirupati will aim for the complete electrification of Tirumala shuttle systems and zero-emission pilgrimage mobility zones.
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