The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has launched Mandya district’s first public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging station at its Mandya Circle office. The unit started working on January 22nd and was inaugurated by CESC Chairperson and MLA Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda, along with Deputy Commissioner Kumar and CESC Managing Director Munigopal Raju. Ramesh Bandisidde Gowda said, “EVs are extremely helpful in preventing air pollution and reducing dependence on imported fuel. Therefore, through CESC, we are encouraging the use of electric vehicles and promoting green energy.” The charging center at Mandya can charge three four-wheelers simultaneously. It features a 30 kW DC charger and a 7.4 kW AC charger. The setup can be upgraded to a 240 kW super fast-charging center in the future. Users can charge their vehicles using the ‘Instacharge’ app. The equipment was provided by Epic Power. This new center follows a similar fast-charging hub recently opened at the CESC head office in Mysuru. Munigopal Raju stated, “The first public EV fast-charging unit has been opened in Mandya city for public use, which will be beneficial to EV users. In the coming days, more EV fast-charging centres will be established at other locations to encourage the use of electric vehicles.” CESC Technical Director D.J. Divakar, Chief Engineer Mrutyunjaya, and other officials were also present at the inauguration.