Calculate your exact EV charging cost per km, per session, and per month. Compare home charging vs public AC and DC fast charging with India-specific electricity tariffs.
EV Charging Rates Across India
Charging Type
Speed
Rate (₹/kWh)
Full Charge Time
Home Charging (domestic tariff)
3.3–7.2 kW AC
₹6–9
5–12 hours
Public AC (slow)
7.2–22 kW AC
₹12–18
2–6 hours
Public DC Fast (CCS2/CHAdeMO)
50–150 kW DC
₹18–25
30–90 min (80%)
Ultra-Fast DC (150–350 kW)
150–350 kW DC
₹22–30
15–30 min (80%)
Electricity Tariff by State (Domestic, ≤500 units/month)
State
Approx Tariff (₹/kWh)
Maharashtra (Mumbai)
₹8–12
Delhi
₹3–8 (0–400 units subsidised)
Karnataka
₹5.5–7.5
Tamil Nadu
₹3.5–6.5
Rajasthan / UP
₹5–7
Gujarat
₹4.5–6.5
Tip: Charge at Home Whenever Possible
Home charging costs 3–4× less than DC fast charging. Set up a 7.2 kW home charger (₹15,000–25,000 installed) and charge overnight on off-peak hours. Some states like Maharashtra and Delhi offer special lower EV tariffs — check your DISCOM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Home charging costs ₹6–9/kWh on domestic electricity tariff. A Tata Nexon EV (40 kWh) costs ₹240–360 for a full charge giving 300–400 km range. Cost per km is ₹0.70–1.20 — about 85% cheaper than petrol.
AC public chargers: ₹12–18/kWh. DC fast chargers: ₹18–25/kWh. Ultra-fast DC: ₹22–30/kWh. Charging time: AC 3–8 hours full charge; DC fast charge 30–60 min for 80%. Several operators (Tata Power, Ather Grid, Charge+Zone) have apps for locating and paying.
Home charging is 50–70% cheaper. Home: ₹6–9/kWh vs ₹18–25/kWh at DC fast chargers. For daily driving, overnight home charging is ideal. Use public fast charging only for top-ups on long trips where you don't have time to wait for slow charging.
Yes, but it replaces your petrol spend. Charging 1,500 km/month at 6 km/kWh uses 250 kWh. At ₹8/kWh, that's ₹2,000 added to your electricity bill — replacing a ₹10,000+ monthly petrol expense. Net saving is ₹8,000+/month.