印度城市市内公共充电指南

Rocky Mountain Institute, or RMI, is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit founded in1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to securea prosperous, resilient, clean energy future for all. In collaboration with businesses,policymakers, funders, communities, and other partners, RMI drives investment to scale cleanenergy solutions, reduce energy waste, and boost access to affordable clean energy to enhancesecurity, economics and improve people’s livelihoods. RMI is active in over 60 countries. Authors andAcknowledgements Authors Marshall Abramczyk, RMISwapnil Fulari, RMIMandar Patil, RMI Authors listed alphabetically. Contacts indiainfo@rmi.org Acknowledgements We sincerely thankMangesh Dighe, Environment Officer, Pune Municipal Corporation,for hiscontinuous support and strategic guidance in aligning the city’s EV infrastructure efforts withbroader sustainability and climate action goals. We are grateful toManisha Shekatkar, Superintending Engineer, Electrical Department, PuneMunicipal Corporation,for her technical leadership and unwavering coordination in enablingon-the-ground implementation of the public charging infrastructure in Pune. Copyrights and Citation Marshall Abramczyk, Swapnil Fulari, and Mandar Patil,Intracity Public Charging Guidebook forIndian Cities, State Climate Action Cell, Government of Maharashtra and RMI, 2025,https://rmi.org/insight/intracity-public-charging-guide-india/. RMI values collaboration and aims to accelerate the energy transition through sharing knowledgeand insights. We therefore allow interested parties to reference, share, and cite our work throughthe Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 license.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/. All images used are from iStock.com, Shutterstock.com, or Getty Images unless otherwise noted. Table of Contents Definitions of Key Terms Used in the Guidebook....................................................5 Executive Summary.......................................................................................................7 Context setting�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9About the guidebook��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Policy Ecosystem for Public Charging Infrastructure in India............................11 National schemes supporting intracity charging infrastructure��������������������������������������������11Guidelines for urban charging infrastructure�������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Current Status of Charging Infrastructure in the Indian Market........................14 Role of Cities in Developing Public Charging Infrastructure...............................17Components of a sustainable public EV charging network in cities���������������������������������������18 Roadmap for Developing Sustainable Public EV Charging Network in Cities...19 Step 1: Target setting��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������21Step 2: Stakeholder identification������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24Step 3: RFP process for charging station deployment������������������������������������������������������������25Step 4: Monitoring and post-installation operations�������������������������������������������������������������34 Charting the Path Ahead: Policy Insights for a Sustainable Future...................36 Appendix A: Case study of Pune����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38Appendix B: Comparative assessment of business models for public EV charging deployment Endnotes.......................................................................................................................46 Definitions of Key TermsUsed in the Guidebook •Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) A system that utilises batteries to store electrical energy and discharge it when needed,supporting grid balancing, backup power, and renewable energy integration. •Captive Charging Station (CCS) An exclusive facility for charging electric vehicles (EVs), owned by an entity and used solelyfor its own fleet operations or for a fleet governed under a business agreement. Captivesystems are typically permitted only for approved, closed-loop fleets operated by theowner (e.g., government departments, corporate entities, bus depots, and/or delivery/logistics fleet owners). These are not accessible to the public. •Charge Point Operator (CPO) Any individual or entity responsible for operating the EV charging station. •Charging Station A station where any EV can get its battery recharged and is accessible to the public,equipped with one or more electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). •EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) An element in EV charg