Charging EVs from public stations at night will burn a hole in pockets

Move comes after KERC approved tariff revision applicable to public EV-charging stations

- Krishna Kumar K E @Kochi

NOW, YOU need to plan even the charging of your electric vehicles! Starting April 1, charging electric vehicles (EVs) from public charging stations during the evening and night hours will cost more.

The move comes after the Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) approved the tariff revision applicable to public EV-charging stations. And the KSEB is set to implement the change widely.

Under the new tariff approved, separate rates will be applicable for solar (9am to 4pm) and non-solar (4pm to 9am) hours, as against the single rate system followed so far.

While a consumer will be charged ₹5 per unit during solar hours, they have to pay a higher rate -- ₹9.30 per unit -- during non-solar hours. As of now, a single tariff of ₹5.50 per unit (100 per KW) is being charged.