Development of Strategy Roadmap for EV Charging Infrastructure in India

The Study focused on creating a strategic roadmap to scale up EVCI

Objective

The Client promotes copper’s use in India and around the world wanted to develop a comprehensive strategy paper for the implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) in India. This study focused on creating a strategic roadmap to scale up EVCI by identifying key barriers across the value chain and recommending targeted strategies to overcome them, enabling accelerated deployment and adoption of EV charging infrastructure.

Our Approach

Baseline Assessment

Conducted an in-depth evaluation of the EVCI in India, including the total number of charging stations installed, key stakeholders involved, and a review of national-level policies and charging standards

Gap Analysis

Conducted an in-depth gap analysis for select state EV policies across fourteen parameters to identify states to emulate and benchmark areas that require interventions. Developed and recommended a robust architecture for real-time monitoring of EVCI

In-Depth Analysis & Comparative Benefit

Analyzed various modes of payment mechanisms, associated challenges, and comparative benefits from the user perspective. Assessed the cost breakup of EV charger components and their existing localization status for both AC and DC chargers

Technical Evaluation

Developed a public charging station cost economics Excel model to understand the break-even period for a PCS under different business models and parameter variation. Analyzed the barriers across the EVCI value chain recommending policy, technology, land, electricity upstream infrastructure, business model, financing, testing infrastructure, and capacity building associated enabling strategic measures

Readiness Assessment

Proposed short-, medium- and long-term roadmap across the above-listed key areas showcasing impact on EVCI adoption and the potential actors

Outcome

Identified strategies to overcome EVCI barriers across policy, technology, land, electricity & infrastructure, business models, financing, safety, testing, and capacity building
Developed an architecture for real-time status for public charging stations
Suggested action items towards implementation for the responsible government and private stakeholders

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