Institute of Solar Technology, Jamshedpur

  Types of Electric Vehicle Charging Level-1 EV Charging (120 Volts):  Level-1 electric vehicle charging supports 120 volts and can be done using a power cord and a control box that comes with most electric vehicles. Level-1 charging is very convenient and can be done at home. Level-1 EV chargers do not incur any installation cost and can simply be plugged in. The only drawback with level 1 chargers is that it takes approximately 16-18 hours to charge a 60-kWh vehicle. Level-2 EV Charging:  Level-2 electric vehicle charging equipment supports currents up to 240V AC and requires installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and electric wiring capable of handling higher voltage power. The time taken to charge a battery depends on its capacity and the pace at which it is charged. Charging through Level-2 chargers is much faster than Level-1; a 7 kW EV charger takes 7 to 8 hours to charge a 60-kWh vehicle. Level-2 chargers can be used for domestic or workplace environments such as h

  Cost of Setting Up EV Charging Stations The cost of setting up an EV charging station consists of two types of costs: Infrastructural Costs Charger Costs Infrastructural Costs for Setting Up EV Charging Stations The infrastructural costs consist of facilities, equipment, and land required for the charging station. The cost break-up for the same is given below: Requirement Cost Land Lease at INR 50,000 per month Rs. 6,00,000 Electricity connection, transformers, and energy meters Rs. 7,50,000 Civil Works Rs. 2,50,000 Maintenance and Technical team Rs. 3,00,000 Brand promotion and Marketing Rs. 50,000 Total Rs. 19,50,000 Please Note: The mentioned above are estimated. They may differ according to time and place. Charger Costs As per the government guidelines, public EV charging stations must have at least three fast (DC) chargers and two slow (AC) chargers. The cost of Level 1 chargers is comparatively low as compared to Level 2 and 3 chargers. The cost of different chargers is