India’s transition to electric mobility is accelerating faster than anyone predicted, and this rapid growth has created one of the strongest opportunities of the decade: building an EV charging business. With EV sales crossing two million units and charging demand now outpacing supply, entrepreneurs, real-estate owners, fuel stations, malls, hotels, and corporate parks are all exploring how to start an EV charging business in India in 2025. The best part is that India has made EV charging a de-licensed activity, which means you don’t need special permissions to begin — just a good location, the right hardware, proper electrical load, and reliable charging software.
A profitable EV charging station starts with location. Spaces with consistent footfall and longer dwell times like malls, commercial complexes, offices, residential societies, highways, cafes, hotels, and parking zones offer the strongest ROI. Once the location is finalised, the next step is choosing the right chargers. AC chargers such as 3.3kW, 7.4kW, or 22kW Type-2 chargers are ideal for homes, offices, and public parking where vehicles stay parked for longer durations. They are affordable to install and ideal for steady, all-day usage. DC fast chargers, on the other hand, offer extremely fast turnaround times and suit highways, busy commercial hubs, and fleet operations. Though they come with higher upfront costs, they deliver faster revenue cycles when placed in the right environment. This AC vs DC decision is the foundation of any EV charging business model.
One critical detail new entrepreneurs miss is the importance of OCPP compliance. Choosing an OCPP 1.6 or OCPP 2.0.1 compatible charger ensures interoperability, future–proofing, freedom from vendor lock–in, and complete flexibility to manage your station through any charging management software. This is where smart platforms like ChargET come in, offering seamless charger onboarding, real-time performance monitoring, uptime visibility, pricing control, automated billing, and the ability to scale your charging network without redesigning your infrastructure.
Financially, the EV charging business offers multiple revenue models. You can earn through pay-per-use charging, subscription access, corporate or fleet partnerships, or through location-based rentals where charging operators and property owners share revenue. In high-traffic zones, DC chargers offer excellent ROI, while AC chargers give stable, steady income with low operating costs. Since the market is still growing, early adopters can benefit from government incentives, lower hardware costs, and a rapidly expanding customer base.
Ultimately, starting an EV charging business in India in 2025 is about pairing smart infrastructure with smart software. As the country moves toward millions more electric vehicles on the road, charging stations will evolve from being an optional service to a necessary asset in every public and private space. For those ready to build a future-proof business, ChargET provides the technology backbone that simplifies operations, maximizes uptime, and ensures that every charger you install becomes a long-term revenue-generating asset.
- What is the franchise cost for Jio‑bp EV charging station?
Jio-bp Pulse EV charging station setup depends a lot on scale and charger mix. For a small setup (for instance, one DC fast charger + one AC charger), investment estimates are around ₹35–60 lakh. For a medium-size site (e.g. two DC + one AC), typical cost would be ₹70 lakh – ₹1.2 crore. Larger highway-hub style installations (multiple DC guns) can go above ₹1.5 crore+.
There is no fixed cost. It depends on the number of chargers, location, land/lease, and infrastructure requirements.
- What is the franchise cost for Tata Power EV charging station (EZ Charge)?
According to recent guidebooks: a full-fledged EV charging station franchise under Tata Power typically requires a total investment of roughly ₹1 – 2 Crore, covering setup costs, charger installation, site preparation, and compliance.
For smaller AC-only charging setups under Tata Power (or simpler configurations), the cost can be much lower — there are instances cited where initial investment (for basic chargers + minimum setup) is more modest.
- What about Adani Power — what does an EV charging station franchise cost?
Publicly available data on a standard “franchise cost” for Adani Power’s EV charging infrastructure is limited or not clearly published. Unlike Tata Power or Jio-bp, I didn’t find a trusted, recent reference giving a specific investment range for an Adani-Power charger-station franchise.
Because of this lack of transparent data, anyone interested would need to contact Adani Power directly to get site-specific quotation (since cost will vary with location, grid connection, charger type, and scale).
- Which is currently the best EV charging franchise in India?
Tata Power EZ Charge is a well-established brand with a wide network, strong reputation, and support in setup and operations.
Jio-bp Pulse with its flexibility in scale (small to medium) and potentially lower initial investment,
gives a range of options depending on the size of the station.
