Chandigarh launches portal for electric vehicles

The Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) today launched an electric vehicle (EV) portal www.chandigarhev.com for the convenience of consumers.

The launch was announced during a meeting of the Governing Body of CREST held today under the chairmanship of UT Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma.

The portal aims to improve accessibility and transparency for EV beneficiaries in the city by providing a user-friendly digital platform. It enables eligible citizens to apply online for subsidies under the Chandigarh EV Policy, track application status in real time and access a location-based map of all public EV charging stations across the city, integrated with Google Maps for easy navigation.

The Chief Secretary also acknowledged that Chandigarh has achieved saturation in the installation of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) plants across all government buildings – a significant milestone reflecting the city’s commitment to sustainable energy and a low-carbon future.

To ensure the continued efficiency and performance of the existing solar infrastructure, the Chief Secretary directed CREST to initiate third-party audits of all SPV projects that have been operational for five years or more. He emphasised that technically innovative projects – such as SPV plants proposed over cycle tracks – must be thoroughly evaluated for feasibility, performance, and aesthetics, with close coordination involving the Chief Architect, UT Chandigarh.