Overview
- A new research report published in July 2026 finds about 45% of Indian residences require electrical upgrades to charge electric vehicles safely and estimates only 55% of potential EV buyers currently have reliable home charging.
- Researchers analyzed data from more than 80,000 domestic chargers across tier-1, tier-2 and tier-3 cities and warn that use of ordinary sockets, extension cords and shared connections creates a heightened risk of fires, overheating wiring and damaged batteries.
- Real-world demand is accelerating sales: VAHAN registration data for June show Tata Motors’ EV deliveries rose 125% to 12,023 units and Mahindra’s electric SUV sales rose 135% to 7,645 units while Tesla recorded 35 registrations.
- Automakers are responding with new products and warranties, including Tata’s launched Sierra EV that offers two battery options, up to 665 km MIDC range, 120 kW DC fast charging, V2V/V2L capability and deliveries scheduled to begin July 15.
- The report projects EV electricity use could grow from about 0.2% of national demand in 2024 to roughly 6% by 2035, which would require coordinated household upgrades, clearer home-charger standards and local distribution planning to avoid outages and safety incidents.