India has over 52,700 public electric vehicle charging stations, featuring major networks like Tata Power EZ Charge, Jio-bp pulse, and Bolt.Earth.

Major Charging Networks

• Tata Power EZ Charge: Operates over 5,500 public points across major highways and cities.
• Jio-bp pulse: Features more than 7,000 charging points supporting cars, buses, and commercial fleets.
• Bolt.Earth: Serves as a massive peer-to-peer network with over 100,000 charging sockets spanning 2,100+ cities.
• ChargeZone: Provides over 2,200 fast-charging points connecting more than 58 cities.
• Statiq: A massive, rapidly expanding open network providing seamless charging for cars and two-wheelers alike.
• Ather Grid: Optimized primarily for electric two-wheelers, providing reliable fast-charging across major urban centers.
• PSUs (KSEB, BESCOM, REIL, etc.): State-specific electricity boards and central PSUs that have deployed heavily in urban civic zones and government parking spaces.

How to Find Stations

• Use the official e-AMRIT Charging Map provided by NITI Aayog to locate active public chargers nationwide.
• Use the Tata Motors EV Charging Locator or individual network mobile apps for real-time availability.

National Infrastructure & Policy Push

The scale of India’s charging framework is transforming through targeted central policies and systematic changes:

• The PM E-DRIVE Scheme: A ₹2,000 crore government fund actively finances the setup of 72,000+ public chargers. This includes a heavy push for 22,100 fast DC chargers specifically dedicated to passenger cars.
• Highway Corridors: Approximately 91% of India’s national highways now feature a reliable fast charger located within every 50 km stretch.
• Unlicensed Activity: The Ministry of Power mandates that no commercial operating license is required to set up an EV public charging station. Any private entrepreneur, apartment complex, or business can install chargers and resell power legally.
• Standardisation: The network relies uniformly on the OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) standard, paving the way for eventual cross-provider roaming across different brand apps.

Cost Comparison: Home vs. Public Charging

Powering an EV in India remains highly economical compared to petrol or diesel, though costs vary based on speed and location:

Charging Type	Speed / Placement	Estimated Cost per kWh	Full Charge Cost (40 kWh Car)
Home Charging	AC Slow (Overnight)	₹5 – ₹8	₹200 – ₹320
Public Charging	AC Type 2 (Malls/Offices)	₹10 – ₹15	₹400 – ₹600
Public Fast Charging	DC Fast (Highways/Hubs)	₹15 – ₹25	₹600 – ₹1,000

Standard Charging Connectors in India

Indian EVs primarily use three global hardware standards depending on the vehicle segment: [1]

1. CCS-II (Combined Charging System 2): The absolute standard for electric passenger cars (Tata, MG, Hyundai, BYD) utilizing public DC fast chargers.
2. AC Type 2: The standard socket for slow-to-moderate public AC charging at offices and residential complexes.
3. 5A/16A Standard Sockets: Broadly utilized by electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers using basic portable chargers