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News, guides and ideas for electric journeys.
Practical guides for EV drivers, and planning advice for businesses building and running charging sites.
Electrifying a bus or truck fleet: depot charging vs. opportunity charging
Charge overnight at the depot, top up during the day, or combine both. How to choose the right strategy for heavy vehicles.
For businessesHow to choose the right charger power for your site, from 30 kW to 1.2 MW
Charger power should follow how long drivers stay and how many arrive at once. A practical guide to sizing your site.
For fleetsMegawatt charging explained: what 1 MW+ means for heavy commercial vehicles
Heavy trucks need far more energy than cars. Megawatt charging is how they can recharge in the time of a driver's break.
For driversAC vs. DC charging: when to use which
Charger power, connector type and your car's onboard charger all decide how fast you charge. Here is how to pick the right gun.
For fleetsPlanning charging around shift schedules to cut downtime
The best fleet charging plans start with the duty roster, not the charger catalogue. Here is how to build one.
For businessesWhat it really costs to install a DC fast charger: a line-by-line breakdown
The charger is only part of the bill. Here is every cost line in a DC fast charging project, and what drives each one.
For fleetsTotal cost of ownership: diesel vs. electric for logistics fleets
Electric vehicles cost more to buy but less to run. Here is how to compare the full lifetime cost for your own fleet.
For businessesCharging as a footfall driver: why malls, hotels and restaurants are adding chargers
EV drivers choose where to stop based on where they can charge. For destinations, a charger is a reason to visit.
TechnologyLoad management and demand charges: keeping a high-power site affordable
For high-power sites, how much power you draw at peak can matter as much as how much energy you use. Here is how to control it.
ProductHow app-less charging works: scan, pay, charge
No download, no sign-up. Here is what happens when a driver scans the QR code on an EVee Buddy charger.
TechnologyPairing chargers with solar and battery storage
Solar panels and batteries can lower energy costs, ease grid limits and make charging greener. Here is when the combination works.
For businessesRevenue models for site owners: lease, revenue share, or own-and-operate
Three common ways to host EV chargers, and how they compare on investment, risk, effort and return.
TechnologyWhat dynamic power sharing is, and why it matters for multi-gun stations
Power sharing sends each vehicle the power it can actually use, so multi-gun stations charge more cars faster with less hardware.
For businessesPlanning an EV charging site: 6 questions to answer first
Before choosing chargers, get clear on who will charge, how long they stay and how much power your site can supply.
TechnologyUptime is the product: how preventive maintenance keeps chargers earning
A charger only earns when it works. Preventive maintenance and remote monitoring are what keep uptime high.
For businessesSite selection checklist: grid capacity, dwell time, traffic and visibility
Four factors decide whether a charging site will be busy. Use this checklist to judge a location before you invest.
For driversCharging etiquette: idle fees, queues and sharing stations
How to share chargers fairly, what idle fees are, and the habits that keep queues short.
TechnologyOCPP, open standards and avoiding vendor lock-in
Open standards let you choose chargers, software and partners freely. Here is what to check before you buy.
PolicyA plain-language guide to central and state EV charging incentives
What the PM E-DRIVE scheme covers for charging stations, how the subsidy categories work, and where state incentives fit in.
ProductWhat is OCPI roaming, and why it gives drivers more places to charge
OCPI lets charging networks share stations, so drivers can charge across networks with one account.
PolicyHighway charging corridors: where the gaps are and what's being built
Some highways now have fast chargers every 30–60 km. Others still have 150–200 km gaps. Here is the picture, and what is changing.
PolicyApprovals and permits for setting up a public charging station
No licence is needed to run a charging station in India, but several approvals are. Here is the typical path from site to go-live.
For fleetsCharging an electric fleet: depot, public or both?
How to plan charging for delivery vans, cabs and company vehicles so they are ready when the shift starts.
PolicyThe state of EV adoption in India, and what it means for charging demand
India sold about 2.55 million EVs in FY 2025-26. Here is where growth is coming from, and what it means for chargers.
TechnologyBehind the build: commissioning a high-power station, step by step
What happens between the charger arriving on site and the first driver plugging in.
For driversRoad trip planning: how to find and use fast chargers on highways
Plan your stops, find reliable fast chargers along the highway and make every charging stop count.
TechnologySafety and certification standards your chargers should meet
Indian standards, testing and electrical safety rules for EV chargers, and what to ask your supplier.
For driversCCS2, Type 2, GB/T: a guide to connectors in India
Which plug fits your EV, and what you will find at public chargers in India.
For businessesWhat a charge point management system does for operators
A CPMS is the software that runs a charging network. Here is what it handles and what to look for when choosing one.
For driversWhy your car charges slower than the charger's rated speed
Plugged into a 120 kW charger but seeing 45 kW? Here are the reasons, and what you can do about them.
For driversThe 20–80% rule and other habits that protect your battery
Simple charging habits that help your EV battery last longer, without making daily life harder.
For driversFirst time at a public charger: what to expect, step by step
Nervous about your first public charge? Here is exactly what happens, from parking to unplugging.
For driversHow charging costs compare with petrol, per kilometre
A simple way to work out your cost per kilometre for petrol and electric, with a worked example you can adapt.
For driversMonsoon and heat: is it safe to charge in extreme weather?
Yes, EVs and chargers are designed for rain and heat. Here is why, and a few sensible precautions.
ProductEVee Buddy app walkthrough: finding stations, paying and tracking sessions
A quick tour of the app: find a charger, add coins, start a session and keep track of your charging.