{
  "id": 17360412,
  "title": "EVs boom, but Andhra Pradesh’s charging network remains patchy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/evs-boom-but-andhra-pradeshs-charging-network-remains-patchy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:12:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/evs-boom-but-andhra-pradeshs-charging-network-remains-patchy/article71639510.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent incident, a family traveling to Tirupati to seek religious blessings in an electric vehicle (EV) experienced a significant challenge with their e-car's battery life. 34-year-old Raju Vegesna, the family member most affected by the situation, was so anxious about running out of battery power during the journey that he initially hesitated to use the vehicle's air conditioning. This reluctance stemmed from his belief that the battery might deplete before they could safely reach their destination. His reluctance was only overcome after extensive research online, which seemed to confirm the availability of numerous EV charging stations along their route. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by EV owners in Andhra Pradesh, where the charging network remains underdeveloped despite the growing popularity of these vehicles.",
  "summary": "Although sales are growing and the government is strongly pushing for e-mobility, public charging infrastructure remains sporadic, making intercity travel less attractive. However, the government is taking steps to bridge the gap between its e-mobility ambitions and the everyday experience of EV users.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}