Setup for Residential Charging of EVs

Based on data collated from State Electric Vehicle (EV) policies, the World Resources Institute (WRI) India Ross Centre has come out with a databank. Here’s a look at the setup for EV charging stations in residential complexes:

Private electric two-wheeler (e2W) and four-wheeler (e4W) users utilise home charging to charge their vehicles. These are low-powered AC chargers with power rating of 3kW (kilo Watt) to 7kW usually installed for dedicated or shared use among residents.

Electric two-wheelers

Since the charging load is low (< 3kW), most e-2Ws utilise portable chargers with 3-pin socket connectors on the wall-end, while e2Ws draw a maximum of 1 – 1.5kW of power