Electric and cleaner

This report outlines strategies to align electric vehicle (EV) charging in India with renewable energy generation to prevent grid burden and support energy flexibility. It evaluates the effectiveness of time-of-day (ToD) tariffs, green tariffs, rooftop solar, and open access procurement, noting that while these mechanisms exist, barriers such as high upfront costs, price sensitivity, and limited public charging infrastructure hinder their full potential.

• Time-of-day (ToD) tariffs are being used in several Indian states to encourage EV charging during solar hours (typically 10 AM to 4 PM) through rebates, while applying surcharges during evening peaks. States implementing this include Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. However, because most charging currently occurs at home during late evenings and nights, these tariffs can increase costs for users who cannot charge during the day.
• Green tariffs allow consumers to procure certified renewable energy from electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) by paying a premium over the standard tariff rate. Currently, this option is limited to consumers with a connected load exceeding 100 kilowatt (kW), which excludes home EV users. High price sensitivity among Indian users also acts as a deterrent to adopting this route.
• Rooftop solar and open access provide alternative clean energy procurement routes for EV charging, though both face financial barriers. Rooftop solar is gaining traction in cities such as Delhi and Bengaluru, but high deployment costs lead to higher charging prices. Open access became more feasible after June 2022 when the minimum sanctioned load requirement was reduced to 100 kW, but uptake is restricted by high upfront costs for captive access and high charges for third-party access.
• The deployment of public charging stations (PCS) in India is described as moderate, with approximately 26,367 stations installed nationwide. The report suggests that accelerating the expansion of these stations is a more immediate and effective solution for enabling daytime charging than battery swapping.

APA

Ember (2025). Electric and cleaner. https://ember-energy.org/chapter/electric-and-cleaner/

Chicago

Ember. Electric and cleaner. 2025. https://ember-energy.org/chapter/electric-and-cleaner/.

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BibTeX

@techreport{ember2025electric, author = {{Ember}}, title = {{Electric and cleaner}}, institution = {Ember}, year = {2025}, month = jul, url = {https://ember-energy.org/chapter/electric-and-cleaner/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }