India’s public EV charging stations could use more than 2,500 million units (MU) of electricity in FY27, according to a forecast from Kazam co-founder and CEO Akshay Shekhar reported by Autocar Professional. The company indicated that consumption could reach the 2,500–3,000 MU range, depending on how quickly chargers are installed and fleets switch to electric vehicles.
The projection follows a sharp rise in reported public charging electricity use: from 465.85 MU in FY24 to 1,558.69 MU in FY26. That is roughly 3.3 times the FY24 level. These figures describe electricity consumed at public charging stations, rather than all electricity used to charge EVs, including at homes and private depots.
Demand is spreading beyond Delhi
Delhi remains a major public charging market. Its reported consumption grew from 203.1 MU in FY24 to 453.3 MU in FY26, even as other states contributed more to national growth. Kazam pointed to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh as expanding markets.
In Uttar Pradesh, electric three-wheelers, logistics operations and intercity travel are among the factors supporting charging demand. Fleet activity and the growth of charging networks are also relevant in other states.
What the forecast means
The FY27 figure is a forecast, not a confirmed electricity-use total. Its outcome will depend on both the number of working public chargers and how often drivers use them. Grid connections, reliable operation and payment interoperability will matter as networks grow.
For drivers, higher national electricity consumption does not by itself guarantee that a charger will be available on a particular route. Location, connector compatibility and live operating status remain important when planning a trip.