As per the guidelines set by the government, it is compulsory to set an EV charging station at every 3 sq km area in cities and every 25km on highways. For its part, the government, while prioritizing the electrification of petrol pumps, has already removed a few obstacles for those seeking to set up charging stations, and as a consequence, generate employment while helping bridge the infrastructural gaps.
The setting-up of Public Charging Stations in India shall be a de- licensed activity”. The document states that “any Landowner is free to set-up public charging stations, provided that such stations meet the technical as well as performance standards and protocols” laid down by the Ministry of Power and Central Electricity Authority from time to time.
What are the basic infrastructural requirements?
Minimum requirements for a Public Charging Infrastructure (PCI) include “an exclusive transformer with all related substation equipment” which includes plug-in nozzles, 33/11 KV cables (for metering and termination purposes) and also, circuit breakers the form of safety equipment. Each public charger shall have a minimum of one electric kiosk featuring multiple charging points.
In addition to the bare minimum requirement, multiple kiosks and charging points can be installed.
Any Landowner can apply to set up a charging station by leasing land to electric vehicle charging company, rent will not start as long as the station isn’t open to public use
Requirements
- We require any type of spare land to install “Public Electronic Vehicle Charging Station”
- Land Require-500 Square Feet to 4000 Square Feet Rent- Up to 3Lac 5 thousand
- Agreement Period- 10 to 20 Years
Basic Requirement
- License Free
- Need Clearance from ‘DISCOM’
- Distance between 2 charging station should be min 3 kms.
Min Infrastructure for charging station
- Min 3 fast chargers
- Min 2 slow charger
Fast Charger
Slow / Moderate
- Bharat DC- 001 (15 Kw).
- Bharat DC- 001 (15 Kw) .
- 1Exclusive Transformer.
- 33/11 KV Cable.
- CCTV Camera Setup.
- Panels, Breakers, Energy Meter.
- New Electricity Connection.
- Civil works(Flooring, Boarding, Painting, Branding, Shed/Cover)etc..
- 1 Technician (From Company).
- Site maintenance Staff (Landlord Family Member Can Apply.).
EV Charging Station Investment Cost
For anyone who desires to inaugurate any new business, then the first thing that comes to their mind is the cost of investment needed if they wish to give land on lease. The Investment cost to start up a charging station business varies from city to city This may vary between 1 lakh to 10 lakh Rupees in most Indian states.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station setup Basic Requirements
In order to set up a charging station, one requires some infrastructure that is as given below:-
Model 1 EVgo
In this first model, it is EV charging outlets for electric cars, e-3W, and e-2W. It is a business model through which the company will ensure a franchise for the daily needs of electric vehicles.
Requirements of Model 1 Franchise:-
- The 3 EV chargers will be installed at the respective outlet.
- Parking space for vehicles is around 800 to 1000 square feet at which four-vehicle car parking Bays are needed.
- The Electricity load of the area transformer should be 100 KW to 140 KW.
- If you have single land then there is a minimum agreement of 10 years with the landowner.
- There must be the availability of 24 X 7 manpower together with the operation of the charging station.
- Along with the availability of network connection as well as electronic Billboard at the outlet.
- The Evgo software app for controlling the operation.
- At the charging station, there should also be the availability of a Canopy, security cameras, fire extinguishers, Signage/ branding at entry, and network connectivity needs extra.
Model 2 Franchise:-
- This franchise is given for the charging of e 3W and e 2W.
- Under this, an 18 KW charger will be installed at the outlet
- The parking space needed is 200 square feet..
- The total electricity load should be 20 KW.
- For this franchise, you need to provide land.
- Some other features are the same as those given in model 1.
The Model 3:-
- For this franchise, there is a need for an 18 KW AC/DC charger along with a 13 KW DC charger installed at the outlet.
- There is a need for 400 to 500 square feet area for vehicle parking at the time of charging.
- Also, the minimum availability of electricity load is 50 KW..
- Other needs are the same as mentioned in model 1.