 This paper investigates the impact of electric vehicle, EV, charging station loads on the voltage stability, power losses, reliability indices, and economic losses of the distribution network. The study is conducted on a 33-bus test system representing a typical radial distribution network. The authors propose a new voltage stability, reliability, and power loss, VRP, index to determine the optimal location of EV charging stations. The results show that the system can withstand placement of fast charging stations at the strong buses up to a certain level, while the placement of fast charging stations at the weak buses of the system hampers the smooth operation of the power system. This article was authored by Sanchari Deb, Keri Tami, Karuna Kalita, and others.