Yes, and setting up home charging is one of the best investments you can make alongside your EV purchase – it transforms the ownership experience.
- A standard 5-amp household socket works for overnight charging but is slow (typically 6–10 hours for a full charge on a scooter).
- A dedicated Level 2 wall box charger (3.3 kW or 7.4 kW) charges 3–4 times faster, so you can go from near-empty to full in 2–4 hours. Installation involves running a dedicated circuit from your home’s electrical panel to the parking area, fitting an MCB for protection, and mounting the wall box unit. This typically costs ₹3,000–8,000 including wiring, hardware, and an electrician.
Many EV brands include a portable charger in the purchase price that plugs into a regular socket, with the wall box available as an add-on. For apartment residents, check if your building has EV charging provisions or approach the committee about installing one – most state EV policies encourage this.
