EV Charging Business

The EV revolution is here. Electric vehicles sales are going up at a very fast pace. Public is buying more and more electric vehicles. And the government has launched multiple incentives to develop EV infrastructure. This is the perfect time to invest in EV charging business. Since the electric vehicles sales are increasing more people are driving EV on everyday basis. To meet the demand of these users, we need more EV chargers at multiple locations to serve all the customers. This presents a business opportunity for many people on commercial and residential basis. Plot Owners, Parking Lot Owners, Landowners, etc., can capitalize their space by setting up a charging station and providing EV charging service to many EV users. EV Charging Stations can be installed at office locations, mall locations, residential apartments, public spaces, and various other zones like parking lots, dark stores, etc. This means that EV Charging Station owners can not only earn money by providing EV charging service, but they can also avail of tax benefit and various schemes that government has provided for improvement of charging infrastructure in India.

What is EV Charging Station?

EV Charging Station is a dedicated space reserved for the charging of various 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, and 4-wheeler electric vehicles. It has space for parking and charging of vehicles and sports a simple infrastructure to support 24/7 electric vehicle charging. EV charging stations are the equivalent of a petrol pump in as much as electric vehicles are charged at charging station much like a traditional ICE vehicle is refuelled at the petrol pump. But unlike the petrol pump, EV charging station does not require as much manual labour for maintenance because most of the process at an EV charging station are automatic. An EV charging station is equipped with various EV Chargers such as 3.3kw charger, 7.2kw charger, 21kw charger, AC charger, DC charger, Fast Charger, and Slow Charger. These chargers have their own charging gun which is like a cable that connects the charger to the vehicle. There are various types of guns such as CCS1, CCS2, GB/T, CHAdeMO, and others. Different guns are compatible for different vehicles. An EV user can come to a charging station, connect the electric vehicle to the right charger with the help of the charging gun, use their smartphone to operate the EV charger and begin their charging session. In this way, the whole process is automated and depends on self-service, due to which the cost of maintaining an EV Charging Station is quite low. Furthermore, with the use of software technological solutions such as a Charge Management System (provided by 1C) the charging station can be automated completely allowing more control over charging economy and driving profit upwards.

How to set up a Charging Station?
Setting up a Charging Station can be a difficult process but with right consultation and services, it can be executed simply. On a loose basis, a charging station demands an empty plot that can provide vehicle parking space and space for EV chargers. It should also be capable of providing continuous electricity. Other factors such as power consumption, government regulations, and land permits come into play when setting up an EV Charging Station. To facilitate this process, interested parties can approach 1C EV Charging Station Consultation to simplify the process as 1C provides top experts to create a win-win scenario for all situations.

What is Charging Management System?
Charging Management System or (CMS) is a charging management software which is used to monitor and optimize charging operations. CMS enables users to track charging activities, charging sessions, user data, vehicle information, power consumption, energy distribution, billing, and various other parameters. By using CMS, Charge Point Operators can gain critical insights about their chargers, charging station, and user behaviour. CMS allows CPOs to optimize their charging infrastructure by saving energy consumption, distributing load across chargers, and maximizing earning by understanding typical user needs. CMS provides information that’ll be useful to developers, managers, operators, and even the users. Ultimately, CMS is one of the most crucial software necessary to run a Charging Station without errors. It automates the charging process and adds an additional layer of security that keeps the charging activities up and running. 1C CMS is one the most advanced cutting-edge software designed specifically to provide technological solution to various charging problems that rise up in the Indian EV ecosystem.