1. Introduction
India is moving quickly toward an electric future. With over 1.9 million EVs already on Indian roads and commercial fleets rapidly electrifying, the demand for reliable, accessible, and intelligent EV charging infrastructure has never been higher.
While India does not yet have a single nationwide mandate, multiple state governments have introduced or are in the process of enforcing EV-ready building bye-laws.
SIOTA INSIGHT
The biggest cost isn’t installing EV charging — it’s retrofitting buildings that weren’t designed for it.
1.1. Understanding the EV Policy Landscape in India
2015
FAME I
Foundation for EV adoption in India
2019
FAME II
Stronger push for EV manufacturing
2022
Building Bye-laws
EV provisions introduced in states
2024-2026
State Mandates
Mass state adoption rules active
Future
Mandatory
EV setup becomes building code standard
2. What's Currently in Effect
Charging Service
Charging provided
as a service, not
lectricity sale.
Safety Standards
Protection and
installation
requirements.
OCPP Protocols
Standardized
communication
protocols.
Smart Metering
Billing and metering
compliance.
EV Ready
Infrastructure prepared for future expansion.
2.2 State-wise Regulations (Snapshot)
Regulations vary by state. Here’s a quick snapshot of major states and their commercial building EV requirements.
Delhi
Current Rule: EV-ready provision for commercial buildings in updated EV policy.
Impact: Mandatory provision in new commercial projects.
Our Recommendation:
Design for future-load expansion.
Maharashtra
Current Rule: EV charging provisions for commercial parking spaces.
Impact: Increasing requirements in new rules & IT parks.
Our Recommendation:
Plan electrical infrastructure early.
Karnataka
Current Rule: EV ready infrastructure now a part in new commercial projects.
Impact: Strong push in IT parks & business campuses.
Our Recommendation:
Ensure future capacity in distribution system.
View Detailed State-wise Policy Table
3. Which Commercial Properties Should Prepare Now?
EV adoption is growing across all commercial segments. These property types should prioritize EV readiness today.
Office Parks
- • Employee charging
- • Fleet charging
- • Visitor charging
Shopping Malls
- • Customer charging
- • Long dwell time
- • High footfall
Hotels
- • Guest charging
- • Premium amenity
- • Brand expectation
4. EV-Ready vs EV Installed: Know The Difference
EV-READY (Infrastructure in Place)
- Electrical conduits & cable trays
- Reserved electrical capacity
- Future charging points provisioned
vs
FULLY INSTALLED (Operational
- Chargers installed & tested
- Charging management system (CMS)
- Live billing & payment networks
SIOTA Recommendation: Design EV-ready infrastructure during construction. Retrofitting later can cost 3–5x more.