§1What this business is
Grid power goes through a distribution and control panel to the chargers; software handles user input and billing. The report plans 4 AC chargers (7.2–7.5 kW, Type-2) and 1 DC charger (15 kW, GB/T), each running 12 hours a day, and suggests malls, where power can cost ₹4.5 a unit instead of ₹8.
Capacity: AC: 3,600 vehicles a year at 4 hours each; DC: 1,800 vehicles at 2 hours each; first year at 75%. Charges ₹300 per AC charge, ₹350 per DC charge, plus ₹30 an hour service charge. First-year revenue ₹18.23 lakh.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
Someone with a site on a busy road, mall or parking area.
Who it is not for
Someone in an area with very few electric cars.
Advantages
- Electric vehicle numbers are rising
- Only 3 staff needed
- Little stock — mostly electricity
- Fits malls, hotels and parking areas
Drawbacks
- Usage in the early years can be low in small towns
- Software alone is ₹6 lakh in the report
- Profit depends on getting cheap power
- Charger standards and technology keep changing
Skills you need
- Electrical safety and maintenance
- Dealing with the DISCOM
- Listing on charging apps and maps
- Customer service
Why difficulty 3/5: Simple to run, but income depends on location and how fast EVs spread locally.
§3Market
Who buys
- Electric car owners
- Taxi and fleet operators
How it sells
- Roadside or mall site
- Charging apps and online maps
Good to know
- The report expects India's charging-infrastructure market to grow over 40% a year (2019–2025) with government support.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| AC charger 7.2–7.5 kW, Type-2 | 4 | ₹2,60,000 (₹65,000 each) |
| DC charger 15 kW, GB/T | 1 | ₹2,15,000 |
| Charging software | 1 | ₹6,00,000 |
| GST at 18% on the above | - | ₹1,93,500 |
From: PMEGP sample project report — EV Charging Station (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
- Electricity45 kW load; ₹60,750 a month at full use and ₹4.5 a unit
From: PMEGP sample project report — EV Charging Station (prepared by Udyami/Samadhan)
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST registration
- Electricity connection from the DISCOM (ask for the EV charging tariff)
- Trademark for your brand name (optional)
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
PMEGP fits (service projects up to ₹20 lakh); MUDRA gives loans up to ₹20 lakh; CGTMSE lets the bank lend without collateral.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Plant & machinery ₹12.69 lakh (chargers and software incl. GST), furniture & other assets ₹1.31 lakh, working capital ₹3.33 lakh = ₹17.33 lakh. Site rented.
Working capital: Working capital ₹3.33 lakh with a ₹3.00 lakh bank limit (25% of sales method).
Year not printed on the report — check current machinery prices.
§8Export potential
A local service business; it has no goods to export.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Low vehicle traffic
- Electricity tariff changes
- Charger breakdowns
- Big networks opening nearby
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working ev charging station unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam registration, GST registration), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.