The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission is planning to bring in a regulation governing the sale of electricity through electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
In determining the electricity tariffs for the 2022-23 fiscal, the Commission has fixed ₹ 8 per unit as the 'ceiling rate' that can be charged by EV charging stations/outlets. However, a full-fledged regulation is deemed necessary in this regard as the sale of electricity is essentially a licensed activity. Moreover, there are complaints that some charging stations were demanding exorbitant rates, Commission chairman Preman Dinaraj said.
''Strictly speaking, if someone applies for setting up an EV charging station, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) cannot, legally, give an electricity connection for the purpose. That is the position today as resale of electricity is not allowed. The regulation is intended to legalise the activity and also prevent malpractice. Moreover it will specify the licensing conditions,'' Mr. Dinaraj said.
