The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday notified five cities as Model E-Mobility Cities under the Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy (4.0) 2024-29. The policy will be implemented across all urban local bodies in the state.
Model Cities Identified
According to a Government Order issued by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore and Tirupati have been identified as model cities. These cities represent North Andhra, the Godavari region, Central Andhra, South Andhra and Rayalaseema, respectively.
Operational Framework and Strategic Roadmap
The notification approves the operational framework and strategic roadmap for electric mobility initiatives in urban areas. The plan includes dense EV charging infrastructure, battery swapping stations, green routes, zero-emission zones and integrated mobility ecosystems.
As part of the charging infrastructure rollout, the government has proposed one EV charging station for every 3x3 km grid within e-mobility cities and one station every 30 km along inter-city green corridors and highways.
Corpus Fund and Implementation
A ₹250-crore corpus fund has been earmarked under the policy, with ₹50 crore allocated for each model city to support infrastructure deployment, grid strengthening, fleet electrification, innovation pilots, viability gap funding and consumer adoption initiatives. The framework envisages phased implementation covering EV charging, battery swapping, electric public transport, green freight corridors, renewable energy integration, zero-emission zones and smart urban mobility planning. Dedicated City E-Mobility Cells will oversee implementation and monitoring.
City-Specific Interventions
- Visakhapatnam: Green tourism mobility and electric BRTS corridors.
- Vijayawada: Logistics-focused EV infrastructure along BRTS corridors.
- Rajahmundry: Electrification of river transport.
- Nellore: EV-based logistics for fisheries.
- Tirupati: Full electrification of Tirumala shuttle services with zero-emission zones.
Official Statements
Principal Secretary, MA&UD, S Suresh Kumar said the initiative marked a shift towards integrated urban mobility planning, aligned with the chief minister's vision of positioning Andhra Pradesh as a leader in green growth and future mobility systems. MA&UD minister Ponguru Narayana said the programme would improve urban transport efficiency, reduce pollution and attract investments in EV manufacturing and allied sectors.
