The future of EV charging - hubs
What does the current data say and where is the industry headed?
An EV charging hub refers to a site with more than 10 charging points, which can include both CCS2 and Type2 connectors. These hubs are publicly accessible to all EV users, though some charging points may be reserved for captive users like fleet operators. We have excluded these reserved points from our numerical analysis.
In this article, we'll explore the locations of these hubs and examine the strategy behind establishing such large charging facilities. We'll investigate why certain Charge Point Operators (CPOs) are investing in this model, while others remain skeptical. The 2412 release of EVInfraBI contains extensive data, which you can access today. We'll explore some key insights from the tool in this article.
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Around 10% of India's CCS2 and Type2 public charging network exists in hubs. These hubs are predominantly located in the North and South zones. They span ten states: Andhra Pradesh (South), Delhi (North), Goa (West), Haryana (North), Karnataka (South), Maharashtra (West), Tamil Nadu (South), Telangana (South), Uttar Pradesh (North), and Uttarakhand (North).
The South Zone accounts for more than 50% of the total grid demand across public charging hubs. The West Zone has significantly fewer hubs relative to its total number of charging points. No public hubs exist in the Central, East, or North East regions of the country.
Jio-bp and Glida own the majority of these charging points. Other operators include