EV Charging Station Installation and Management Service
The Opportunity
Delhi's government has committed to installing 32,000 EV charging points over four years, but lacks in-house capacity to execute. Fleet owners, residential societies, and commercial establishments need reliable charging infrastructure installed and maintained — but no organized service provider currently handles end-to-end setup, compliance, and operation in tier-2 Indian cities where EV adoption is accelerating.
Market Size
₹2,800 Cr addressable market annually — based on 32,000 charging points at ₹8-12 lakh installation cost per point, plus annual maintenance contracts of ₹20,000-30,000 per unit across Delhi and expanding metros
Business Model
Set up an EV charging installation and management company that: (1) partners with property owners (residential, commercial, fleet operators) to install chargers, (2) secures government subsidies and incentives, (3) handles electrical permits and grid integration, (4) operates and maintains chargers for recurring revenue, (5) installs billing software so property owners earn money from users
Installation service fee: ₹50,000-1,50,000 per charger; Monthly maintenance contracts: ₹2,000-3,000 per charger; Commission on electricity sold through chargers: 10-15% of per-unit revenue; Referral fees from EV manufacturers and insurance partners
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Register company and apply for electrical contractor license with Delhi electricity board. Contact 5-10 property managers, fleet companies, and residential society leaders to understand their pain points and charging needs.
Partner with 1-2 EV charger manufacturers (Ather, Eaton, Nexcharge) as a reseller and get technical training certification. Document the government subsidy process and eligible charger models.
Install first demo charger at a high-visibility location (corporate office or residential society) with media coverage. Create simple cost-benefit calculators showing ROI for property owners.
Hire 2 trained electricians. Launch WhatsApp and website presence. Take first 3 paid orders from property managers or fleet operators to prove model.
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
Electrical Contractor License (BSES/DCCB); Charger manufacturer certification; GST registration (18% on installation service, 5% on products); Grid connection approval for each site; Safety audit compliance (IS 16105 for EV chargers); Building plan approval if structural changes needed
Regulatory References
Governs electrical contractor licensing and grid connection approvals required for EV charging installations
Defines EV charging infrastructure standards and technical specifications for charger installations
Provides framework for government subsidies, installation standards, and operational requirements for EV charging stations
Tax compliance requirements for invoicing and revenue management in charging installation and maintenance services
International safety standard for electric vehicle charging connectors and infrastructure safety audits (mandatory for operations)
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.