State-run power firm NTPC said Monday it has started its first electric vehicle charging station in Simhadri, Vishakhapatnam in line with the government's plan to switch to clean mobility.

"NTPC initiates its first Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Simhadri, Vishakhapatnam. NTPC is fully aligned for promoting clean energy transportation in the country, while further hiking the demand for electric vehicles and power generation," NTPC said in a statement.

The NTPC powered charging station has been designed by in-house NTPC engineering team at Simhadri.

"The station can have three Electric Vehicles charged simultaneously at the facility and is fully equipped with all amenities like parking bays, lighting, power supply and Wi-Fi access for automated monitoring and CCTV surveillance," the statement said.

First Published:Sept 4, 2018 5:57 AM IST