By Arosh John, Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane | 5 February 2026
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has cleared the rollout of 19 new public EV charging stations across the city under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model. The plan uses a licence-based land arrangement. As a result, private players will fund, install, and run the charging network, while TMC will earn a revenue share linked to usage.
Moreover, internal civic documentation referenced in public reporting places the total infrastructure investment at ~₹10.50 crore, and the project is expected to be privately funded.
Project Snapshot
- Stations approved: 19
- Estimated investment: ~₹10.50 crore (privately funded)
- Charging focus: DC fast charging at most locations
- Model: PPP (private party to set up, operate, and maintain)
- Land arrangement: 10-year land licence from TMC
- TMC revenue share: Minimum ₹1 per unit (kWh) consumed
- User tariffs: To follow central government guidelines
- Ad-free sites: No commercial signage or advertising permitted
- Uptime obligation: Operator must keep stations running, with a minimum non-closure period of 3 years
How The PPP Model Works In Practice
The structure is simple:
- First, TMC will provide identified land parcels on a 10-year licence basis.
- Next, the private operator will handle end-to-end delivery—charger installation, power supply arrangements, permissions, daily operations, maintenance, and on-site security, as required.
- Finally, TMC will earn at least ₹1 per unit (kWh) consumed at these stations. In addition, the tender process will likely prefer bids that offer stronger revenue above the floor benchmark.
Therefore, this model keeps public capex off TMC’s books and links municipal income to real network use.
City-Wide Coverage In Broad Clusters
TMC has spread the approved sites across wards and key travel routes. This approach should improve access across the city. At a cluster level, the rollout covers:
- Central Thane: Naupada–Kopri and adjoining junction catchments
- Uthalsar–Rabodi belt: Civic and residential movement zones
- Wagle Estate belt: Industrial–office zones with steady daily traffic
- Pokhran Road corridors: Dense residential areas and arterial road flows
- Ghodbunder Road / Manpada–Patlipada side: Highway-linked growth corridor
- Kalwa–Kharegaon side: Connector routes and local catchments
- Mumbra belt: Community nodes and public-use locations
In other words, the plan aims for city-wide coverage rather than one concentrated pocket.
What Residents Should Watch For Next
Now that approvals are in place, the project should move to tendering and operator appointment. After that, the operator will typically commission stations in phases based on power readiness and civil works. Also, higher-traffic nodes usually come first because they help build early usage and stable uptime. This is especially relevant here since TMC’s revenue share depends on energy consumed.
Editorial Note
Two choices stand out. To begin with, the shift towards DC fast charging makes the network more useful for daily users and through-traffic, especially on main corridors. Equally important, the no-advertising rule keeps sites focused on utility. It also helps reduce visual pollution, which many residents notice in dense, high-footfall areas.
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About The Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) and Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN). Widely regarded as one of Thane’s most trusted real estate consultants, Arosh brings 10+ years of on-ground, transaction-led expertise across Thane and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
He specialises in high-value resale transactions, luxury villas, and investment advisory driven by micro-market intelligence—especially across key Thane corridors such as Ghodbunder Road, Pokhran Road, Kolshet, and emerging growth belts. In addition, he is a preferred advisor for NRI buyers and sellers, supporting end-to-end decision-making with a strong focus on due diligence, regulatory clarity, and clean deal execution. Through TREN, Arosh combines market advisory with data-backed reporting. As a result, homebuyers, investors, and developers can better understand how infrastructure, civic planning, and policy shifts translate into pricing, liquidity, and long-term value in Thane.
Disclaimer
This report is prepared for public information based on officially reported civic decisions and standard policy frameworks. However, readers should independently verify final site readiness, tender award outcomes, and commissioning timelines once published through official municipal tender and award documentation.
