India EV Charging Consumption Could Reach 3,000M Units

India EV charging consumption at public charging stations could cross 2,500–3,000 million units in FY27 as charging infrastructure expands and fleet electrification gathers pace, according to Akshay Shekhar, Co-Founder and CEO of Kazam. Public charging electricity consumption has already more than tripled over two years, increasing from 465.85 million units in FY24 to 1,558.69 million units in FY26. The growth is also spreading beyond the capital, with states outside Delhi accounting for an increasing share of overall public charging electricity consumption.

Delhi's Share of Public Charging Consumption Declines

Delhi's share of electricity consumption at public charging stations declined from 43.61% in FY24 to approximately 27.9% in FY26, even as its absolute consumption more than doubled during the same period. Consumption in the capital increased from 203.1 million units to 453.3 million units, showing that the lower percentage share reflects faster growth elsewhere rather than a decline in Delhi's charging demand. Shekhar said, “Delhi’s share of PCS electricity consumption dropped from 43.61% in FY24 to approximately 27.9% in FY26, but this does not imply a decline in total consumption.”

Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra Drive Charging Growth

India is seeing public charging demand become more geographically distributed, with Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh among the states experiencing rapid expansion. Karnataka and Telangana have emerged as major consuming states, supported by growing charging infrastructure and broader EV ecosystems. Karnataka already had significant charging infrastructure and has received additional support for chargers under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The combination of EV startups, automakers, fleet operators and digitally engaged customers is also supporting demand as greater charging availability improves confidence among individual EV users and commercial operators.

Charging demand is closely connected to the expansion of the wider EV ecosystem, because more vehicles increase electricity requirements while broader charger availability can support greater adoption. Karnataka and Telangana therefore illustrate how charging infrastructure, vehicle deployment and ecosystem development can reinforce one another. Maharashtra and Gujarat are also part of the broader expansion, while Uttar Pradesh is developing a distinct demand profile tied to electric three-wheelers, logistics and intercity movement. The changing geographic distribution means public charging consumption is becoming less concentrated in a single market as infrastructure and EV activity expand across multiple states.

Uttar Pradesh Emerges as a Key EV Charging Market

Uttar Pradesh is emerging as another significant public charging market, supported by strong penetration of e-rickshaws and electric three-wheelers, proximity to the National Capital Region, logistics movements, and growing highway and intercity charging requirements. In western Uttar Pradesh, Noida, Ghaziabad and Meerut are benefiting from commercial and logistics activity. Agra, Mathura, Aligarh and Kanpur are contributing through tourism and intercity travel. The increasing formalization of charging loads is also contributing to higher electricity consumption at public charging stations across the state.

The state's charging requirements reflect several distinct forms of EV activity rather than a single use case. Commercial and logistics operations create recurring charging demand around major urban and industrial areas, while tourism and intercity travel support charging requirements along important travel corridors. The growing use of electric three-wheelers also adds another source of electricity demand. As these activities become more established, public charging stations can account for a larger and more formally measured portion of electricity consumption, reinforcing Uttar Pradesh's role in the wider expansion of charging infrastructure.

Infrastructure Push Needed to Sustain FY27 Growth

Kazam expects the public charging growth trajectory to continue in FY27, although the pace will depend on charger deployment and fleet electrification. Shekhar said, “For FY27, we anticipate that PCS power consumption could exceed 2,500–3,000 million units, depending on the pace of charger deployment and fleet electrification.” The projection indicates that electricity demand from public charging stations could increase substantially from the 1,558.69 million units recorded in FY26 if charging infrastructure deployment and electric fleet adoption continue to advance.

The expected increase in charging electricity demand also places greater importance on the infrastructure supporting public charging networks. Charger installation alone will not determine how effectively networks can handle higher utilization. Reliable power supply, smart load management, high charger uptime and interoperability will become increasingly important as public charging demand grows. These requirements are particularly relevant for networks serving commercial vehicles and fleets, where charging availability can directly affect operating schedules. The ability to combine additional chargers with dependable electricity infrastructure will therefore remain important as India's public charging ecosystem expands.

Industry Impact & Outlook

India's public EV charging expansion is increasingly linking vehicle electrification with electricity infrastructure, making charger deployment and grid-supporting capabilities important factors in the next phase of market development. The geographic shift away from Delhi indicates that charging demand is broadening across established and emerging EV markets, while Uttar Pradesh demonstrates the role of commercial mobility, logistics and intercity travel. For charging operators, fleet users and other participants, the pace of infrastructure deployment, power reliability, load management, uptime and interoperability will shape how effectively rising EV adoption translates into electricity consumption through FY27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much could India's public EV charging electricity consumption reach in FY27?
India's public EV charging electricity consumption could exceed 2,500–3,000 million units in FY27 if charger deployment and fleet electrification continue to advance. The projection comes from Akshay Shekhar, Co-Founder and CEO of Kazam, and follows a substantial increase in consumption from 465.85 million units in FY24 to 1,558.69 million units in FY26. The expected growth reflects expanding public charging infrastructure and increasing electricity demand from electric vehicles, particularly commercial and fleet applications across multiple Indian states.