The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to pause its plan to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network from 50 to 82 stations due to low utilization rates. Currently, only 10 to 25 of the existing stations are used daily, raising concerns about the efficacy of the current infrastructure. As of March 2026, Pune has 37,808 registered EVs, which includes 29,388 two-wheelers and 7,411 four-wheelers. However, this places Pune behind other metro cities, with only 9 EVs per 1,000 vehicles, compared to 14 in Mumbai and 22 in Delhi. The PMC's electrical department head, Manisha Shekatkar, indicated that charging costs, which range from ₹13 to ₹19 per unit, may deter usage. Users have expressed mixed feelings about public charging, citing convenience but also accessibility issues. Many prefer home charging despite its longer duration, while cab drivers find public stations more practical for their daily needs. The PMC may reconsider the expansion once demand increases.