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Nearly 45% of homes in India require electrical upgrades to safely support electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to a joint report by Kazam and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). Based on data from more than 80,000 residential EV charger installations across tier-I, tier-II and tier-III cities, the study highlights significant gaps in residential charging infrastructure despite the country's accelerating electric mobility transition. The report estimates that EV-related electricity demand will rise from 0.2% of national consumption in 2024 to around 6% by 2035. It recommends upgrading residential electrical infrastructure, including dedicated charging circuits, compliant wiring, earthing and fire safety measures, to facilitate safe and reliable home charging.
Nearly 45% of residential properties in India require electrical upgrades to safely accommodate electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to a report released by EV charging platform Kazam in partnership with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). The report, launched in New Delhi earlier this week, highlights the preparedness of Indian homes for the country's growing shift towards electric mobility and identifies key infrastructure gaps affecting residential charging.
Titled The Net-Zero Transition Starts at Home: Enabling EV-Ready Residences in India, the study is based on data from more than 80,000 residential EV charger installations across tier-I, tier-II and tier-III cities. The analysis covers a wide range of housing typologies, including independent houses, apartment complexes, informal settlements and shared rental accommodation.
According to the report, almost half of Indian homes do not currently meet the electrical requirements necessary for safe EV charging. It states that every residence should satisfy a minimum threshold to ensure charging systems are safe, reliable and practical for everyday use.
The study notes that India's transition towards electric mobility has gathered considerable pace over the past decade, but access to residential charging infrastructure remains uneven across the country. While EV-related electricity consumption is projected to increase from 0.2% of national electricity demand in 2024 to approximately 6% by 2035, only 55% of prospective EV buyers currently have access to home charging facilities.
The report attributes this gap to limitations in residential electrical infrastructure, varying housing conditions, stakeholder approval processes and affordability constraints. As a result, many EV users rely on temporary or improvised charging arrangements, including general-purpose electrical sockets, extension cables and shared power connections that are not designed to handle sustained charging loads.
According to the findings, such charging practices increase the risk of electrical faults and fire hazards while reducing charging reliability. The report also notes that inadequate charging infrastructure can damage charging equipment and contribute to accelerated battery degradation over time.
To address these issues, the report recommends that homes intended for EV charging should have adequate sanctioned electrical load supported by a dedicated charging circuit. It also calls for compliant wiring and earthing systems, appropriate charger placement and adherence to prescribed fire safety standards.
In addition, the study recommends installing dedicated circuit protection through appropriately rated miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) and earth-leakage protection devices. It also advocates the use of a dedicated certified EV sub-meter to safely manage sustained charging loads.
The report concludes that strengthening residential charging infrastructure will be critical as EV adoption accelerates across the country. By improving electrical preparedness at the household level, policymakers, utilities and housing stakeholders can support safer charging practices and facilitate India's long-term transition towards low-emission mobility.
Source - PTI
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