How long does it take to charge an EV at a fast charger?

DC fast chargers (60+ kW) take 30-45 minutes to charge from 20-80%. Home AC charging takes 6-8 hours overnight.

Is EV charging cheaper than petrol?

Yes by 60-70%. ₹1.5-2/km for EVs vs ₹5-6/km for petrol cars.

Which app should I install as EV owner?

Statiq for aggregated charger discovery, plus your car-brand-specific app (Tata Power EZ for Tata, Ather Grid for Ather).

Can I install a home EV charger?

Yes. Most carmakers provide a 7.4 kW home charger. Installation costs ₹15,000-30,000 including wiring upgrade. DISCOM permission may be needed.

Best EV Charging Networks in India 2025: Tata Power EZ vs Statiq vs Ather Grid

India's EV charging network is exploding. Compare Tata Power EZ Charge, Statiq, ChargeZone, and Ather Grid by network size, app experience, and pricing.

India's EV Charging Boom

India has 25,000+ public EV chargers as of mid-2025, up from 6,500 in 2022. Government target: 4 lakh chargers by 2030. Multiple operators compete for the EV driver's wallet.

Top EV Charging Networks 2025

Network	Stations	Tariff (DC fast)	Best For
Tata Power EZ Charge	5,500+	₹18-24/kWh	Pan-India coverage
Statiq	7,000+	₹15-22/kWh	Largest network
ChargeZone	3,500+	₹16-22/kWh	Highway corridors
Ather Grid	2,500+	Free for Ather, ₹15-18 others	Two-wheeler EVs
BPCL/IOCL/HPCL	4,000+	₹14-20/kWh	Existing fuel stations

Tata Power EZ Charge — Most Reliable

Pan-India presence in 500+ cities. Mostly AC slow chargers + 350+ DC fast chargers. App is buggy but stations are well-maintained. Tata Nexon EV owners get loyalty benefits.

Statiq — Largest Network

Aggregates third-party stations + their own. Real-time availability, route planning, and reservation. Best app experience among the lot.

ChargeZone — Best for Highway Travel

Focus on Delhi-Mumbai, Mumbai-Bangalore, Delhi-Chandigarh-Manali corridors. 60-180 kW DC chargers — full charge in 30-45 minutes for most cars.

Ather Grid — Best for Two-Wheelers

Free for Ather scooter owners. 2,500+ Ather Grid stations across 200 cities. Now opening to other electric two-wheelers at ₹15-18/kWh.

Booking & Payment

Each network has its own app and payment system. Statiq aggregates multiple, simplifying the experience. Pay via app wallet, UPI, or credit card. Some stations also accept RFID cards (subscription-based).

Cost vs Petrol/Diesel

EV: ₹18/kWh, ~10 km/kWh = ₹1.8/km running cost. Petrol car: 18 kmpl, ₹105/L = ₹5.8/km. EV saves ₹4/km — for 1,500 km/month usage, that's ₹72,000/year savings.