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For EV adoption to scale, there is a need for standardisation in charging ports, Cavale said, adding: “Interoperability ensures that users aren’t restricted to charging stations from their own vehicle brand.”“>
With India’s mobility market moving towards electrification, industry stakeholders highlight the lack of charging infrastructure seen as a critical component of the EV value chain. To accelerate adoption, experts stressed the need to address bottlenecks such as land acquisition, regulatory approvals, and ensuring grid stability for high-power charging. Concentration of charging stations in metro cities, leaving smaller cities underserved, also presents an opportunity for companies, they said.
A report accessed by ET, set to be released on Thursday, said India has only one public charger for every 135 EVs, which is far below the global average of one per 6–20 EVs. The study — ‘Charging Ahead II’ by GameChanger Law Advisors, which works with technology, social enterprises and electric mobility ecosystems, along with deep-tech VC firm Speciale Invest — said India needs to build 3.9 million charging stations by 2030 to meet its targets.
So far, a total of USD 450 million has been invested in startups operating charging networks and battery-swapping models. “The current framework requires multiple approvals, leading to delays and higher costs. A single-window clearance system would streamline this process, making it easier for operators and investors,” GameChanger Law Advisors’ senior associate Saket Rachakonda told ET.
Stakeholders recommend that similar to the space sector’s IN-SPACe, which works as a direct platform for private players, EVs need incentive-driven models that can address the current infrastructure deficit. “Charging infrastructure is critical. Without it, even the best EVs, whether bikes, cars, or even electric planes, will struggle with mass adoption,” said Sunil Cavale, investment manager at Speciale Invest.
For EV adoption to scale, there is a need for standardisation in charging ports, Cavale said, adding: “Interoperability ensures that users aren’t restricted to charging stations from their own vehicle brand.”
Similar views were shared by Amit Gupta, CEO of Bengaluru-based shared mobility startup Yulu. “In the interest of the consumer and long-term efficiency for the ecosystem, there should be just two or three maximum battery types, like AA or AAA batteries for remotes,” he said. However, he acknowledged the challenges in achieving this and said, unlike software, hardware-related changes take longer. “We’re talking about mobility, where safety is critical. No one wants to take risks.”
Gupta added that in a few years, battery swapping will scale when networks like his company’s ‘Yuma’ set the standard, and other EV manufacturers begin aligning with it, much like how airlines formed alliances such as Star Alliance.
The government is pushing for charging stations every 40–60 km on national highways. With this initiative, India plans to increase charging stations to 68,956 by FY28 with a focus on tier-2 and -3 cities, to ensure accessibility of EV charging stations.
The Charging Ahead report also highlighted positive developments, such as India’s first combined AC and DC charging standard, based on Ather Energy’s LECCS connector. Big players such as Tata Power, Statiq and ChargeZone expanding their networks are seen as green shoots for the EV charging infrastructure.
Some suggestions included enforcing fire-safety standards and ensuring disabled-friendly charging infrastructure to attract institutional and foreign investments into India’s USD 450 million EV charging sector, the report read.
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The study — ‘Charging Ahead II’ by GameChanger Law Advisors, which works with technology, social enterprises and electric mobility ecosystems, along with deep-tech VC firm Speciale Invest — said India needs to build 3.9 million charging stations by 2030 to meet its targets.
For EV adoption to scale, there is a need for standardisation in charging ports, Cavale said, adding: “Interoperability ensures that users aren’t restricted to charging stations from their own vehicle brand.”“>
With India’s mobility market moving towards electrification, industry stakeholders highlight the lack of charging infrastructure seen as a critical component of the EV value chain. To accelerate adoption, experts stressed the need to address bottlenecks such as land acquisition, regulatory approvals, and ensuring grid stability for high-power charging. Concentration of charging stations in metro cities, leaving smaller cities underserved, also presents an opportunity for companies, they said.A report accessed by ET, set to be released on Thursday, said India has only one public charger for every 135 EVs, which is far below the global average of one per 6–20 EVs. The study — ‘Charging Ahead II’ by GameChanger Law Advisors, which works with technology, social enterprises and electric mobility ecosystems, along with deep-tech VC firm Speciale Invest — said India needs to build 3.9 million charging stations by 2030 to meet its targets.So far, a total of USD 450 million has been invested in startups operating charging networks and battery-swapping models. “The current framework requires multiple approvals, leading to delays and higher costs. A single-window clearance system would streamline this process, making it easier for operators and investors,” GameChanger Law Advisors’ senior associate Saket Rachakonda told ET.Stakeholders recommend that similar to the space sector’s IN-SPACe, which works as a direct platform for private players, EVs need incentive-driven models that can address the current infrastructure deficit. “Charging infrastructure is critical. Without it, even the best EVs, whether bikes, cars, or even electric planes, will struggle with mass adoption,” said Sunil Cavale, investment manager at Speciale Invest.For EV adoption to scale, there is a need for standardisation in charging ports, Cavale said, adding: “Interoperability ensures that users aren’t restricted to charging stations from their own vehicle brand.”Similar views were shared by Amit Gupta, CEO of Bengaluru-based shared mobility startup Yulu. “In the interest of the consumer and long-term efficiency for the ecosystem, there should be just two or three maximum battery types, like AA or AAA batteries for remotes,” he said. However, he acknowledged the challenges in achieving this and said, unlike software, hardware-related changes take longer. “We’re talking about mobility, where safety is critical. No one wants to take risks.”Gupta added that in a few years, battery swapping will scale when networks like his company’s ‘Yuma’ set the standard, and other EV manufacturers begin aligning with it, much like how airlines formed alliances such as Star Alliance.The government is pushing for charging stations every 40–60 km on national highways. With this initiative, India plans to increase charging stations to 68,956 by FY28 with a focus on tier-2 and -3 cities, to ensure accessibility of EV charging stations.
The Charging Ahead report also highlighted positive developments, such as India’s first combined AC and DC charging standard, based on Ather Energy’s LECCS connector. Big players such as Tata Power, Statiq and ChargeZone expanding their networks are seen as green shoots for the EV charging infrastructure.
Some suggestions included enforcing fire-safety standards and ensuring disabled-friendly charging infrastructure to attract institutional and foreign investments into India’s USD 450 million EV charging sector, the report read.
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