Lower rates for daytime charging in KSEB's EV charging stations
New rates have come into effect for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations operated by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
The time-of-day (ToD) arrangement is specifically designed to promote EV charging during daytime (solar hours) when solar power is available.
The general energy charge approved by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission is ₹7.15 per unit, but a 30% discount is on offer for charging during solar hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) For non-solar hours (4 p.m. to 9 a.m.), the rate is 30% higher.
Under this, the energy charge for solar hours is ₹5 and for non-solar hours, ₹9.30. Customers must also pay duty, service charge and 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
For AC-type chargers, the rate for solar hours is ₹8.50 per unit plus 18% GST. (The ₹8.50 consists of energy charge, duty and service charge). For non-solar hours, the rate is ₹14.23 plus 18% GST.
For DC-type, chargers, the rate for solar hours is fexed at ₹16.5 plus 18% GST. For non-solar hours, the rate is ₹23.23 plus 18% GST.
The rates, finalised on the basis of the December 5, 2024, electricity tariff orders of the Commission and the directions of the Union Power Ministry, came into effect at 9 a.m. last Friday (May 16), the KSEB said.
The new rates are aimed at promoting green mobility by encouraging EV charging during solar hours as renewable energy sources are not available at night.
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