Find EV Chargers on Your Route in India | Station Finder

How the EV Charging Station Finder Works

Enter your starting point and destination. The finder plans the road route and lists every public EV charging station within your chosen distance of the road, in the order you will reach them. For each station it shows the distance from your start, the operator, the connector types and charging power where known, and a directions link.

Charging stop plan

Enter the range your car actually achieves on a full charge, not the brochure figure. The finder assumes you start with a full battery, charge to about 80% at each stop and always keep a 10% reserve, and it suggests where to stop on that basis, preferring fast DC chargers. It also shows the longest stretch of the route without a charger, so you know where to charge fully before you set off.

Fast DC and slow AC charging

Stations marked Fast DC have a CCS2 or CHAdeMO connector, or are recorded with an output of 25 kW or more. They can add 100 to 200 km of range in under an hour, depending on the car. AC chargers with a Type 2 connector or a 15A socket are much slower and are better suited to overnight stops at hotels.

Where the data comes from

Charging station locations, operators and connector details come from OpenStreetMap, and the route is planned by OpenRouteService. New charging stations open every month, so some may not be mapped yet, and a mapped charger can be out of service. Before a long drive, confirm availability in your charging network’s app, such as Tata Power EZ Charge, Statiq, ChargeZone or Jio-bp pulse.

How the Charging Plan Is Calculated

The plan works in usable kilometres rather than battery percentages. With a full battery and a 10% reserve, the first leg can cover 90% of your stated range. After that, each stop is assumed to charge from the 10% reserve up to about 80%, so every later leg can cover 70% of the range. Within each leg, the planner picks the last charger you can safely reach, and it prefers a fast DC charger if one falls in the second half of the leg, because a fast stop saves far more time than an extra few kilometres.

A worked example

Take a 500 km trip in a car that achieves 250 km in real driving. The first leg can stretch to 225 km. Suppose the last fast charger before that point is at 210 km. After charging to 80%, the car can cover another 175 km, which takes it to 385 km. If the next suitable fast charger is at 370 km, a second charge there gives enough range for the remaining 130 km with a reserve to spare. The plan therefore suggests two stops. If no charger lies within a leg, the planner flags the gap and tells you where the next charger is, so you can charge to 100% or arrange a slow charge on the way.

Connector Types You Will See

• CCS2: the standard fast DC connector on most new electric cars in India, including models from Tata, MG, Hyundai, Mahindra and BYD.
• CHAdeMO: an older fast DC standard, now found on few cars sold in India.
• Bharat DC (GB/T): a low-power DC standard used by some early public chargers and fleet vehicles.
• Type 2: the common AC connector for slower destination charging, typically 7 kW to 22 kW.
• 15A socket: a household-style socket for the portable charger supplied with many cars, adding only a few kilometres of range per hour.

Tips for EV Road Trips in the Hills

• Charge fully in the plains. Chargers become fewer beyond Kiratpur, Parwanoo and Pathankot, so leave the last city on the plains with a full battery.
• Expect lower range on climbs. Long climbs to Shimla or Manali use more energy, but regenerative braking recovers some of it on the way down.
• Cold weather reduces range. In winter, batteries can lose 15 to 30% of their range, and charging is slower when the battery is cold.
• Carry your portable charger. Many hotels and homestays in Himachal will let you charge from a 15A socket overnight if you ask in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these charging stations open 24 hours?

Only stations recorded as open 24 hours in OpenStreetMap are labelled that way. Highway chargers at fuel stations and food plazas usually operate round the clock, while chargers at hotels, malls and offices may have limited hours.

Can I drive an EV from Delhi to Manali?

Yes. Fast chargers are common along the Delhi–Chandigarh highway, and more are opening on the Kiratpur–Manali highway. Use the finder to see the current stations on the route and plan stops where the gaps are longest.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in India?

Public fast charging commonly costs around ₹18 to ₹28 per kWh, and slow AC charging is usually cheaper. Prices vary by operator, so check the rate in the operator’s app before you charge.

Can I compare this with the cost of a petrol or diesel car?

Yes. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator for the same route, and the Toll Calculator for the toll cost, which is the same for electric cars.