Home EV Charger Cost India: Complete information about cost, process and savings of installing EV charger at home

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EV) in India, range anxiety (fear of running out of battery) is becoming a thing of the past. The biggest reason for this is the home charging setup. Installing a charger in your car parking lot is not only convenient, but it is also much cheaper than public stations.

If you have recently purchased a new car or are planning to bring home an EV in the coming days, then this article of ours is useful for you. For electric car buyers, it is important to know the total cost and government guidelines for setting up your own Home EV Charger in your home parking lot. Come, let us know the complete process of applying home charge. We will also understand why it is important to install a charger at home?

Why install an EV charger at home?

Charging at home is easiest, as most EV owners park the car at night and it is fully charged by morning. Charging a 40 kWh battery on a public fast charger (DC) can cost up to Rs 1,200-2000, whereas the same work can be done with a Level 2 charger at home for Rs 600-700. Domestic electricity tariff averages ₹6-₹10/kWh and is cheaper during off-peak times.

Types of home EV chargers

There are mainly two types of home chargers available in India-

1. Level 1 (Slow Charger): From standard 230V socket, up to 3.3 kW. It can be fully charged in 8-12 hours.
2. Level 2 (AC wall-box charger): Full charge in 4-6 hours with 7 kW or 11 kW capacity.

What is the total expense?

The total cost of setting up a Level 2 home EV charger in a home parking lot usually ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000. The breakdown is as follows:

charger unit price

• 3.3 kW / 7 kW AC charger: ₹20,000 – ₹60,000 (from brands like Tata Power and Exicom).
• 11 kW charger: ₹55,000 – ₹90,000 (if 3-phase connection).

Installation and electrical work

• The expenditure on wiring, MCB, dedicated circuit, earthing ranges from Rs 10 thousand to Rs 40 thousand.
• If the load has to be increased (5-10 kW extra) then the expenditure will range from Rs 20 thousand to Rs 50 thousand.
• Expenditure on labor and civil work (wall mounting, trenching) ranges from Rs 5 thousand to Rs 20 thousand.

Overall, if you want to get a basic set-up done, then you may have to spend Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000 for it. If work like panel upgrade, long wiring or meter change is required, the expenditure may increase by Rs 10-20 thousand.

For example, a 7.2 kW charger installation from Tata for the Tata Nexon EV comes in the range of ₹40,000-₹70,000. The price for MG ZS EV is also almost similar. If your home wiring is good and the work can be done with single-phase, then the work can be done for at least ₹ 25,000-₹ 40,000.

How to get it installed? Step-by-Step Process

• Contact your EV company (Tata, MG, Hyundai etc.). They offer free/subsidized installation.
• Get a quote from a local electrician or a provider like Tata Power/Statiq.
• Apply load enhancement from DISCOM (if necessary).
• Get safety check and testing done after installation.
• Monitor charging from app (in smart charger).

Benefits and Savings

• Driving 50-100 km daily will save one to two thousand rupees a month.
• Charging at night will improve battery life.
• Range anxiety is over, you will always get a fully charged car.

Installing an EV charger at home has now become very easy and economical. Basic work can be done for Rs 30-35 thousand. To run an EV, it is necessary to have a charger at home. If you charge the vehicle through a fast charger, its battery will also be affected and you will have to pay more for charging.