Charging Your EV in Delhi: Stations, Costs, and Accessibility
Delhi has over 1,500 public EV charging stations operated by companies like Tata Power, EESL, IOCL and Switch Delhi. These gas stations are located throughout the city, including gas stations, parking lots, and shopping centers.
In addition to public charging stations, electric vehicle chargers have been installed in many residential and commercial buildings in Delhi. This allows electric vehicle owners to easily charge their vehicles at home or at work.
The Delhi government has opened 42 electric vehicle charging stations in the city. These charging stations are among the cheapest charging stations in the world and cost approximately INR 3 per unit.
Government spending infrastructure has increased significantly over the past year, from 900 units in 2021 to almost 11,000 units in 2022.
Offer on EV in Delhi
The cost of an electric car in Delhi varies depending on the type of charger and the price of electricity. For public charging stations, the standard rate is between Rs 4 and Rs 4.5 per kWh. Home charges vary depending on your electricity bill, but are generally cheaper than public charges.
The Delhi government charges just Rs 2,500 for installing special chargers for small electric vehicles, including two- and three-wheelers, at malls.
The cost of the charger includes the cost of the EV charger itself (after deduction of subsidies, including excise duties) and the cost of installing the charger (including wiring costs).
Availability
Electric vehicle charging stations in Delhi are usually open to the public. However, some stations may require you to register for an account or pay subscription fees. The Switch Delhi app allows you to find and access EV charging stations across Delhi.
Delhi aims for 25% of new car sales to be electric vehicles by 2024 and has taken measures such as regulating polluting vehicles and scrapping registration fees for electric vehicles and road tax.
In August 2021, NITI Aayog released the first edition of the 'Guidelines on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in India', which provides guidance to authorities on the design and deployment of charging infrastructure.
The Ministry of Energy has also announced revised charging infrastructure guidelines and standards for 2022.
How to charge an electric car
To charge your electric car you need a charging cable. This cable is usually included with the electric vehicle you purchase. Connect the cable to the electric vehicle and the charging station to start charging.
Charging time depends on the size of the EV battery and the type of charger. For example, fully charging a Tesla Model 3 on a slow charger can take 6 to 8 hours, but only 30 minutes on a fast charger.
Tips for charging an electric car in Delhi
Plan your charging route in advance. You can use the Switch Delhi app to find EV charging stations near you.
If you choose to charge at a public station, make sure the charger is compatible with your electric car.
When charging at home, make sure you connect a special charger for electric vehicles. This speeds up charging and protects the wiring in your home.
Take advantage of Time of Use (TOU) pricing. TOU Electric Rates offer lower electricity rates during peak hours.
Charging an electric car in Delhi is easy and convenient. There are more than 1,500 public electric vehicle charging points across the city, and many apartments and commercial buildings also have electric vehicle charging points. Charging costs for electric vehicles are also very low, especially for households during peak hours. Delhi is working to increase the availability of electric vehicle charging stations, and the cost of installing private chargers is relatively low. Governments are also taking steps to encourage the use of electric vehicles through policies and guidelines.
