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Power
1.5–2.3 kW
Time
12–20 hours
Cost
₹0
Connector
15A 3-pin plug
Power
3.3–7.4 kW
Time
4–10 hours
Cost
₹8,000–₹20,000 install
Connector
Type 2 / CCS
Power
50 kW
Time
45–60 min (10–80%)
Cost
₹18–₹30 per unit
Connector
CCS2 / CHAdeMO
Power
100–175 kW
Time
15–30 min (10–80%)
Cost
₹25–₹40 per unit
Connector
CCS2
Contact your EV dealer or a certified electrician to install a 7.2 kW AC wall charger. Cost is ₹8,000–₹20,000 including wiring. Most brands like Tata, Hyundai, and MG provide free installation with purchase.
A 7.2 kW charger needs a dedicated 32A circuit breaker and earthing. Have your electrician check your panel capacity (minimum 60A main breaker recommended for home with EV charger).
Register your vehicle on the brand app (Tata iRA, Hyundai BlueLink, MG iSmart). This lets you schedule charging for off-peak hours (midnight–6 AM) when electricity rates are lowest.
Avoid charging immediately after arriving home (peak hours). Schedule charging to start at 11 PM or later. This saves money and reduces grid load. Most EVs hold charge without degradation for 12+ hours.
For daily use, keep the state of charge between 20% and 80%. This reduces battery degradation. Only charge to 100% when you need maximum range for a long trip.
Install TATA Power EV, ChargeZone, Statiq, and ATHER Grid apps. Top up your wallet before long trips. Enable roaming on apps that support multiple networks.
Home rates based on ₹13.3/unit (avg. residential). Public DC rates are network averages and vary by location.
App
Tata Power EV
Coverage
Pan-India
Rate
₹15–₹25/unit
App
ChargeZone
Coverage
25 states
Rate
₹18–₹28/unit
App
Statiq
Coverage
Pan-India
Rate
₹15–₹22/unit
App
Ather
Coverage
150+ cities
Rate
₹20–₹30/unit
App
Ola Electric
Coverage
400+ cities
Rate
₹18–₹25/unit
App
BPCL
Coverage
Highways
Rate
₹20–₹28/unit