Three Ways To Set Up EV Charging, And What You Keep
Three models. Each shows who owns the charger, who runs it and your share of the service charge.
Choose the model that fits your site
You Own, We Run
You own the charger; we run it. You keep 75%.
You Own, You Run
You own and run the charger. You keep 100%.
You Host It
For busy sites with proven traffic. Funded and run for you. You keep 10% to 20%.
Shares are of the service charge, are typical and are confirmed in writing for each site. There is no franchise fee.
Return calculator
Change any number to match your site.
- Payback starts in
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- Your surplus a month
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- Return on setup cost
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- Units sold a month
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- Charger in use
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Estimates only, from the numbers you enter. This is not an offer or a promise of returns.
What the estimate does not show
Actual income depends on location, traffic, electricity tariff and charger availability. Use normally builds over the first one to two years. Until 31 March 2028, Ministry of Power guidelines of 2024 cap the service charge on public charging. The cap is ₹3 to ₹4 per unit for AC and ₹11 to ₹13 for DC, and the calculator keeps to it. GST is extra and not part of your income. Final terms are in your agreement.
When payback usually starts
Payback depends mainly on how many vehicles charge each day.
| Charger | Typical setup cost | Typical use | Payback usually starts in |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC 7.4 kW | ₹55,000 to ₹85,000 | 2 to 3 sessions a day | Year 2 to 4 |
| AC 22 kW | ₹1.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh | 3 to 4 sessions a day | Year 3 to 5 |
| DC 30 kW | ₹8 lakh to ₹15 lakh | 5 to 8 sessions a day | Year 3 to 5 |
| DC 60 kW | ₹18 lakh to ₹28 lakh | 8 to 12 sessions a day | Year 3 to 5 |
Figures are indicative.
How these ranges were worked out
Indicative, for the first model, at a 75% share and yearly upkeep of 5% of setup cost. Setup cost covers the charger, electrical and civil work and commissioning, and rises if a new power connection or transformer is needed. Many public chargers in India see fewer sessions than this, so a site with low traffic will take longer.
How it works
Plan
We assess power, parking and demand, and flag sites with weak payback.
Install
We supply the charger, do the electrical work and switch it on.
Operate
We collect payments and send a monthly statement of your share.
Questions we hear
How much do I need to invest?
An AC charger typically costs under ₹1 lakh installed. A DC fast charger typically runs ₹8 lakh to ₹28 lakh. You get a written quotation after the site visit.
Who pays the electricity bill?
The connection is normally in the site owner’s name. The driver pays for electricity plus the service charge, so the cost is recovered each session. Your share is calculated on the service charge only.
What if the charger is not used much?
Payback takes longer. That is the main risk, so we check traffic first and often suggest starting with one charger.
Can I change the price drivers pay?
Yes, within the Ministry of Power limit. In the second model you set prices. In the first, we agree prices together and review them as tariffs change.
Work Out The Numbers For Your Site
Send your location for a recommendation, a written price and a payback estimate.