Updated April 2026

    KSEB EV Charging Tariff 2026

    The complete guide to KSEB electricity rates for EV charging, government subsidies, and a head-to-head cost comparison of EV vs petrol in Kerala.

    KSEB Tariff Rates for EV Charging

    Rates as per KSEB tariff order effective FY 2025–26. Subject to revision.

    Domestic (EV at home)

    ₹2.90 – ₹8.00
    per kWh

    Slab-based; 0–40 units at ₹2.90, 41–80 at ₹3.50, 81–140 at ₹4.90, 141–180 at ₹6.90, 181–250 at ₹7.45, 251+ at ₹8.00

    KSEB Public Station — Daytime (9 AM–4 PM)

    AC ₹10.03 / DC ₹19.47
    per kWh (incl. GST)

    Discounted solar-hours pricing at KSEB-operated stations

    KSEB Public Station — Nighttime (4 PM–9 AM)

    AC ₹16.79 / DC ₹27.41
    per kWh (incl. GST)

    Peak/off-solar pricing at KSEB-operated stations

    Private CPO Public Stations

    ₹12 – ₹22
    per kWh (approx.)

    Varies by operator; typically competitive with KSEB daytime rates

    Commercial Connection

    ₹7.50 – ₹9.50
    per kWh

    Standard commercial tariff for businesses hosting chargers

    EV vs Petrol: Cost per 100 km

    Based on Kerala fuel prices (April 2026) and KSEB EV tariff. Assumes Tata Nexon EV (30.2 kWh battery, ~310 km range).

    Petrol (equivalent hatchback)

    ₹650 – ₹750
    per 100 km
    ~12 kg CO₂

    Diesel (equivalent)

    ₹450 – ₹550
    per 100 km
    ~14 kg CO₂

    EV — Home Charging (domestic slab)

    ₹50 – ₹110
    per 100 km
    ~2 kg CO₂

    EV — Public DC Fast (daytime)

    ₹260 – ₹300
    per 100 km
    ~2 kg CO₂

    Kerala EV Charging Subsidies & Schemes

    Government incentives that reduce your EV charging station investment by 30–50%.

    PM E-DRIVE

    Up to ₹50 lakh per DC fast charging station

    Eligibility: BIS-certified chargers, OCPP 1.6+, 95% uptime

    Kerala State EV Policy

    Demand charge exemption for first 3 years

    Eligibility: Registered EV charging stations in Kerala

    PM E-DRIVE (AC Chargers)

    ₹7,500 – ₹15,000 per AC charger

    Eligibility: Up to 22 kW AC chargers, BIS certified

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    FAQs

    KSEB EV Tariff & Subsidy FAQs

    KSEB public EV charging stations now use time-of-day pricing (revised May 2025). Daytime (9 AM–4 PM): AC ₹10.03/kWh, DC ₹19.47/kWh. Nighttime (4 PM–9 AM): AC ₹16.79/kWh, DC ₹27.41/kWh (all inclusive of 18% GST). Home charging on domestic tariff costs ₹2.90–₹8.00/kWh depending on your consumption slab.
    Apply at your local KSEB section office with your vehicle RC, property documents, and a load requirement letter. PixellEnergy can handle this application for you as part of our home or commercial installation service.
    The PM E-DRIVE scheme offers up to ₹50 lakh per DC fast charging station and ₹7,500–₹15,000 per AC charger. Kerala's state EV policy adds demand charge exemption for 3 years and simplified approvals.
    Yes, significantly. Home EV charging costs approximately ₹50–110 per 100 km vs ₹650–750 for petrol — up to 90% savings. Even public DC fast charging during daytime at ~₹260–300 per 100 km is 55–60% cheaper than petrol.
    Yes. Since May 2025, KSEB uses time-of-day pricing. Daytime (9 AM–4 PM) rates are 30% lower to encourage solar-hour charging. Nighttime (4 PM–9 AM) rates are 30% higher. Charging during daytime solar hours offers the best value.