As of the end of 2022, India had approximately 2,700 public charging stations and 5,500 charging connectors. Research suggests that the country is expected to have 10,000 public charging stations by the end of 2025, and may require around 10 lakh charging stations by 2030 due to the growing demand for electric vehicles.

As the demand for EVs grows, the need for public and community charging stations will also increase. However, the growing demand for EVs may create situations where the supply and demand of electricity become imbalanced, particularly during peak times when numerous individuals arrive home from work.

Smart charging can create a symbiosis between electric cars and the power grid, optimizing energy consumption and helping to balance the grid. Smart charging refers to a charging system where electric vehicles, charging stations, and charging operators share data connections, allowing the charging stations to monitor, manage, and restrict the use of charging devices. Smart charging can provide various benefits to EV drivers, such as helping them locate available nearby charging stations, faster charging speeds, and cost savings by optimizing the timing of charging events.

Similarly, businesses can benefit from smart charging by enabling remote monitoring and control of charging events, hassle-free billing systems, more efficient electricity consumption, and integration with renewable energy sources. Finally, the Indian government has launched several schemes and incentives, including FAME-II, PLI Scheme, Battery Swapping Policy, Special Electric Mobility Zone, and Tax Reduction on EVs, to boost the demand for electric vehicles and related infrastructure.