Chikkaballapur and Bidadi selected for EV clusters in Karnataka

Under the revised Karnataka Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2023–28, the Department of Commerce and Industries has finalized Chikkaballapur, Bidadi near Bengaluru, and Hubballi-Dharwad as locations for new EV clusters, also referred to as EV Model Cities. Approximately 800 acres of land have been identified for these clusters. These EV clusters are being developed to enhance the adoption of electric vehicles in Karnataka, with locations chosen based on the level of EV penetration in nearby districts….