One of the challenges for charging infrastructure in the state is that the electricity tariff is higher compared to other countries, says charger manufacturer. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam
The public charging station Tamil Nadu (EV-PCS) used 16.17 million units (MU) electricity in the financial year 2024-2025, which is 20.8% of 13.383 MU in 2023-2024, according to the Office for Electricity. Tamil Nadu, however, lagged behind certain regions.
Delhi had maximum EV-PCS electricity consumption at 328.03 MU, followed by Maharashtra 216.82 MU, Karnataka 79.61 MU and Gujarat (64,11 MU), according to the data.
According to climate trends, the total sale of EV Tamil was 76,359 units in the financial year 2024-2025 with a penetration of about 3.94 %. The two -wheel penetration was about 4.12%, the penetration of three laps cost about 14.27%and the four -wheel penetration cost about 1.65%.
Ragavendra Ravichandran, co -founder and COO, Plugzmart, EV charger manufacturer for high -performance charging, said one of the challenges for charging infrastructure was that the electricity tariff (solid and variable tariff) was higher than other states.
Sriram J, head manager, charging infrastructure at Bolt.earth, said higher electricity tariffs for charging stations compared to other countries were one of the challenges.
However, he said that with the establishment of Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd. There have been many improvements, while feedback was regularly sought for challenges facing charging operators.
“In order to increase its position in the EV market, it must prefer to expand the charging infrastructure, implement consumer and manufacturers’ incentives, and raise public awareness of electric vehicles,” said Fursule, research community, e-mobility, climate trends.
The cooperation with the participating parties and the reconciliation of EV incentives with the objectives of sustainability will further strengthen the state’s commitment to the green crossing, he said.
“Since Tamil Nadu continues to increase its charging network and implemented support policies, we can expect a significant increase in adoption EV. Proactive access to the integration of renewable energy makes it all right to satisfy the growing demand for electricity from EV.
The Federation of Indian Chamber and Industrial Chambers (FICCI), called “Infrastructure of electric vehicles: 2030 Roadmap” released in December 2024, said there was a high variability of electricity tariffs across states and emphasized the need to transition to a single consistency tariff.
Published – 8 June 2025 20:32
