🔌 Surat Public EV Charging Stations – Complete Guide
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) operates a network of 50 public EV charging stations across the city to support the growing electric vehicle ecosystem. The charging rate is ₹14 per unit + GST, with services accessible via the EVolute-Surat mobile app or walk-ins. reddit.com+11suratmunicipal.org+11theblunttimes.in+11
📍 Charging Stations by Zone
Central Zone (6 stations):
- Flyover Pillar No. 35, Millennium Market, Ring Road
- Open Plot beside Gopi-Talav MLCP, Navsari Bazar
- Near School No. 81, Lal Darwaja
- Muglisara Multi-Level Parking
- Below Delhi Gate FOB, Opp. Relax Inn
- Opp. Man Darwaja Fire Station, Ring Road scribd.com+4suratmunicipal.org+4theblunttimes.in+4
East Zone A (4):
- Varachha MLCP beside Sardar Smruti Bhavan
- Parvat Patiya Community Hall
- TP-20 (Puna), FP-182, Kiran Chowk
- SMIMER Hospital premises en.wikipedia.org+5suratmunicipal.org+5localcustomercare.in+5
East Zone B (5):
- Below FO bridge, Nana Varachha Health Center
- Sarthana Nature Park
- Hare Krishna Village, Simada check post
- Mota Varachha Lake Garden
- Moon Garden Parking, Utran reddit.com+6suratmunicipal.org+6theblunttimes.in+6
North Zone (6):
- Near Causeway, Katargam
- Katargam Community Hall
- Kansanagar Sports Ground
- SMC Health Club, Ved Road
- North Zone Office, Gajera School
- Below Katargam Bridge, Balashram scribd.com+7suratmunicipal.org+7hindi.bikedekho.com+7
South East Zone (3):
- Umarwada MLCP, Millennium Textile Market
- South East Zone Office, Dumbhal
- Opp. Ruturaj Textile Market, Godadra deshgujarat.com+3suratmunicipal.org+3hindi.bikedekho.com+3
South West Zone (13):
Includes stations across Dumas Road, Piplod, Anu-Vrat Bridge, Vesu Fire Station, Udhana-Magdalla Road, Diamond Bourse, etc. hindi.bikedekho.com+8suratmunicipal.org+8theblunttimes.in+8
South Zone (4):
- Pandesara near D-Mart
- Bhedwad Industrial Estate
- Bhestan’s Jiav Budia Road
- Surati-I Lab area reddit.com+12suratmunicipal.org+12suratmunicipal.gov.in+12
West Zone (9):
- Jahangirpura Community Hall
- Adajan Sports Complex
- Star Bazar bridge, Hazira Road
- Jyotindra Dave Udhyan, Palanpore Depot
- Sanjeevkumar Auditorium
- Adajan D-Mart vicinity
- Siddhchakra Residency
- Duplicate station near D-Mart Adajan en.wikipedia.org+13suratmunicipal.org+13ecogears.in+13
📲 How to Use
Use the EVolute-Surat app to:
- See real-time charger availability
- Book slots in advance
- Pay via wallet/cards
- Check your charging & booking history en.wikipedia.org+12suratmunicipal.gov.in+12suratmunicipal.org+12
Alternatively, walk-in users can charge and pay on-site (payment via app).
💡 Quick Facts & Trends
- SMC operates 50 stations, with a plan to scale to 200+ under its EV Policy (2021) hindi.bikedekho.com+7suratmunicipal.org+7scribd.com+7.
- Surat is recognized as one of India’s leading EV smart cities, running more than 48 public chargers and over 30,000 EVs registered by 2023 theblunttimes.in.
- Charging costs are competitive: ₹14/un + GST. Similar infrastructure and payment standards are found in major cities across India. suratmunicipal.org
🗺️ Map & App Recommendations
For best navigation and EV trip planning:
- Use the EVolute app for Surat-specific slots and bookings
- For broader travel, use PlugShare, ChargeZone, Tata Power, Ather, or Open Charge Map to locate compatible fast chargers ev-charging-station.co+7reddit.com+7suratmunicipal.gov.in+7suratmunicipal.gov.in+3suratmunicipal.gov.in+3ecogears.in+391trucks.com+10reddit.com+10reddit.com+10
⚙️ Integration Tips (for Your Website)
- Display zones with anchor-linked headings for easy browsing
- Embed a table or map pinpointing station addresses
- Insert links to download the EVolute app
- Add user guidance: “Book via app or walk-in”
- Share tips: offline payment options, charger types, travel-ready station lists
✅ Summary
Surat offers a well-developed, city-wide public EV charging network via EVolute, with efficient pricing, reliable availability, and robust infrastructure mapped across all zones. Ideal for both current EV owners and those planning to go electric.