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How EV charging with PlugMitra works

  1. 1. Find a charger nearby

    Search your area or tap “Near me” to see home chargers on the map with price, plug and hours.

  2. 2. Request a slot

    Pick a day, time and duration. The owner accepts and you get their contact and location.

  3. 3. Charge and pay by UPI

    Pay only for the kWh you use, directly to the owner with GPay, PhonePe or Paytm.

Have a home EV charger? Earn from it.

Most home chargers sit idle 20 hours a day. List yours for free, set your own price and hours, and get paid by UPI by EV drivers in your neighbourhood.

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Frequently asked questions

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How does PlugMitra work?

PlugMitra is a marketplace for home EV chargers in India. Drivers search for a home or apartment charger nearby, request a time slot, charge, and pay the owner directly by UPI for the units (kWh) used.

How much does it cost to charge an EV at someone's home charger?

Each owner sets a price per kWh, typically ₹9–₹20 per kWh in India. A 7.2 kW Type 2 charger delivers about 7 kWh per hour, so one hour costs roughly ₹65–₹140. You pay only for the units you use.

How long does it take to charge an electric car at a home charger?

A 3.3 kW charger or 15A socket adds about 15–20 km of range per hour. A 7.2 kW Type 2 AC charger adds about 35–45 km per hour. A DC fast charger (CCS2, 25–60 kW) can add 150+ km in 30–45 minutes.

Which plug does my electric car use in India?

Most new EVs in India (Tata Nexon EV, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona, BYD Atto 3) use Type 2 for AC charging and CCS2 for DC fast charging. Older and budget EVs may use a 15A home socket or Bharat AC-001. Filter by plug type on PlugMitra.

How can I earn money from my home EV charger?

List your charger on PlugMitra for free, set a price per kWh and the hours it is available, then accept requests from nearby EV drivers. Drivers pay you directly by UPI after charging.

How much should I charge per kWh?

Home electricity in India costs about ₹6–₹9 per kWh, and public fast chargers charge ₹18–₹25. Most PlugMitra hosts price between ₹10 and ₹16 per kWh to cover electricity, wear and their time.