Statiq, GLIDA and Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam open the first of 20 public EV charging stations, with 100 charging points planned under a PPP model.
Key points
- Statiq and GLIDA Open First of 20 EV Charging Stations in Ghaziabad
- How the PPP Model Works
- What Officials Said
- What the Announcement Does Not Cover
- What It Means for Bus Operators
What the Announcement Does Not CoverStatiq, GLIDA and Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam have opened the first of 20 planned public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ghaziabad. The first phase covers 100 charging points under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Statiq and GLIDA Open First of 20 EV Charging Stations in Ghaziabad
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1. Statiq and GLIDA Open First of 20 EV Charging Stations in Ghaziabad |
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2. How the PPP Model Works |
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3. What Officials Said |
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4. What the Announcement Does Not Cover |
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5. What It Means for Bus Operators |
The charging points will be open to the public at a nominal cost, and the network is meant to serve residents, commuters and visitors. Public chargers of this kind mainly serve everyday EV users, while electric buses are normally charged at the operator's own depot.
How the PPP Model Works
Under the arrangement, Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam provides the land, while Statiq and GLIDA develop and operate the charging facilities. This keeps the cost of land off the private partners and lets the civic body add charging capacity without running the stations itself. Fleet operators who need their own depot charging can compare vehicles among the new buses on TrucksBuses.
What Officials Said
Municipal Commissioner Vikramaditya Singh Malik said the Uttar Pradesh EV Policy gives a framework for promoting EV adoption, but city-level implementation needs supporting infrastructure. Statiq AVP-Business Akshay Ahuja said the partnership will focus on expanding public charging in Ghaziabad. Mayor Sunita Dayal said the 100 charging points across 20 locations will be available to the public at a nominal cost, and described the project as part of the city's wider efforts on urban environmental concerns. The same point on infrastructure applies to fleets, and buyers can check the electric buses page to see what options are available.
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What the Announcement Does Not Cover
The press release does not list the locations of all 20 stations or give a timeline for completing the rollout. It also does not mention buses or other commercial vehicles, or the type and power of the chargers. For reference, TrucksBuses lists the Eicher Skyline Pro E 12M as CCS2 compatible with a recharge time of two to three hours depending on charger capacity. Whether public stations like these can serve such buses has not been stated.
What It Means for Bus Operators
For now, the direct impact on bus operators is limited, since the network is aimed at general EV users. Operators who are weighing a switch to electric can use the charging details above as a checklist for their own depots. Those who are not ready to move can also look at used buses as a lower-cost way to add capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What have Statiq and GLIDA opened in Ghaziabad?
Ans. They have opened the first of 20 planned public EV charging stations in Ghaziabad, together with Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam.
Q2. How many charging points are planned?
Ans. The first phase covers 100 charging points across 20 locations.
Q3. How does the PPP model work?
Ans. Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam provides the land, while Statiq and GLIDA develop and operate the facilities.
Q4. Will the charging be free?
Ans. No. The charging points will be open to the public at a nominal cost.
Q5. Are the locations of all 20 stations known?
Ans. No. The press release does not list all the locations or give a completion timeline.