EV Charging Station Franchise in India

An EV charging station franchise (also called an EV station franchise or electric car charging station franchise) lets you invest in a public charging station that runs under an established network's brand, software and operations. With EarthtronEV's Franchise-Owned, Company-Operated (FOCO) model, you own the station investment while EarthtronEV handles site selection, approvals, installation, day-to-day operation and monthly settlements.

The best EV charging franchise for you depends on who runs the station, how the site is chosen and how clearly returns are reported. Compare brands on the operating model (COCO, FOCO or FOFO), site assessment before investment, charger standards (ARAI-certified, OCPP/OCPI, CCS2), network and app reach, and monthly settlement transparency. EarthtronEV follows a FOCO model in which it selects the site, installs the charger, runs the station and settles returns every month with a statement of sessions and energy.

EarthtronEV franchise investment ranges from ₹20 lakh for a 40 kW DC charger to ₹1 crore for a 480 kW depot setup. The final cost depends on charger capacity, civil work, the electricity connection or transformer upgrade, and the land arrangement at your site.

EarthtronEV quotes the franchise investment as one site-specific package based on charger capacity, electrical connection, civil work and the land or lease arrangement, and you receive an itemised quote before signing. The agreement tenure is matched to the working life of the charging equipment and the site lease, with renewal and exit terms set out in the franchise agreement.

A single 40 kW charger needs roughly 100–150 sq ft (1–2 parking bays). Highway and fleet hubs with 150 kW or higher chargers typically need 250 sq ft or more, including space for a transformer.

Yes, a station can be planned around electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers where local demand supports it, such as delivery, e-rickshaw or fleet hubs. A 40 kW setup suits small commercial sites and 2W/3W hubs, and the team assesses the site's vehicle mix and power before recommending the charger configuration.

No. If you have a suitable location, the team will assess it. If you don't, EarthtronEV can help search for a site and arrange it on lease wherever applicable.

Returns depend on station utilisation, charging tariff, operating costs, revenue-sharing terms and the site itself, so they are not guaranteed. The franchise team prepares a site-specific commercial projection before you commit, and you can use the EarthtronEV revenue calculator for an initial estimate.

It can be when the station is well located and well used. Profitability depends mainly on utilisation (sessions and energy sold per day), the charging tariff, electricity cost, uptime and the revenue-sharing terms. A station on a busy highway or fleet route can earn far more than an identical charger at a quiet site, which is why EarthtronEV assesses demand and power before any commitment.

There is no single payback period for every station. A simple estimate is total investment divided by average monthly net cash flow, so a busier station recovers its cost faster than a quieter one with the same charger. The sample 60 kW example on this page shows how payback changes with usage, and the franchise team prepares a site-specific projection before you invest.

Share your preferred investment level and location, EarthtronEV assesses the site's demand and power, you sign the franchise agreement, and the team handles the electricity connection, charger installation, software integration and commissioning until your station goes live.

No — EarthtronEV takes care of licenses, the EV electricity connection, electricity board sign-offs and testing before your station goes live.

EarthtronEV does. EarthtronEV is a Charge Point Operator (CPO), so every franchise station runs on its network and CSMS platform: you own the station, and EarthtronEV operates it as the CPO under the FOCO (franchise owned, company operated) model.

No. Under the FOCO model EarthtronEV runs the station day to day — activation, charging management, billing and maintenance — and settles your returns every month with a statement of sessions and energy.

The Government of India's PM E-DRIVE scheme includes ₹2,000 crore for public EV charging infrastructure, with support for eligible entities based on Bureau of Energy Efficiency cost benchmarks. Eligibility is set by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, and EarthtronEV does not administer the subsidy.