Low slab (0-100 units)
₹3
per kWh
EV owners (300-500 units)
₹5.6
per kWh — your typical rate
High slab (500+ units)
₹6.5
per kWh
Full-charge cost by battery size in Himachal Pradesh
At Himachal Pradesh's domestic rate of ₹5.6/kWh.
| Battery | Home (₹5.6/kWh) | DC fast (~₹20/kWh) | Petrol equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 kWh | ₹112 | ₹400 | ₹213 |
| 30 kWh | ₹168 | ₹600 | ₹319 |
| 40 kWh | ₹224 | ₹800 | ₹426 |
| 50 kWh | ₹280 | ₹1,000 | ₹532 |
| 70 kWh | ₹392 | ₹1,400 | ₹745 |
| 100 kWh | ₹560 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,065 |
Per-km running cost for top EVs in Himachal Pradesh
Based on Himachal Pradesh's ₹5.6/kWh rate — home charging assumed.
Porsche Porsche Cayenne Electric
From ₹0
Mahindra Mahindra Vision S
From ₹0
Volkswagen Volkswagen ID.4
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast Wild
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF9
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF8
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF5
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF3
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast VF e34
From ₹0
VinFast VinFast Limo Green
From ₹0
EV charging cost in Himachal Pradesh — FAQs
What is the electricity rate for EV charging in Himachal Pradesh?+
The domestic tariff in Himachal Pradesh is approximately ₹5.6/kWh (300-500 unit slab, where most EV-owning households land). Lower slab (0-100 units) is ₹3/kWh and higher slab (>500 units) is ₹6.5/kWh. After fixed charges and duties, most EV owners in Himachal Pradesh report an effective rate of ₹6.0-6.4/kWh.
How much does it cost to fully charge an EV in Himachal Pradesh?+
At ₹5.6/kWh, fully charging a 30 kWh battery in Himachal Pradesh costs ₹168, and a 50 kWh battery costs ₹280. A popular mid-range EV like the Tata Nexon EV (30 kWh) costs about ₹168 for a full charge at home.
Is public DC fast charging expensive in Himachal Pradesh?+
Public DC fast chargers in Shimla and other Himachal Pradesh cities typically charge ₹18-22/kWh — roughly 2-3× home rates. Fully charging a 40 kWh EV on public DC costs ₹720-880 vs ₹224 at home. Use home charging for daily needs; public DC only for long-distance trips.
How does EV running cost in Himachal Pradesh compare to petrol?+
Average EV running cost in Himachal Pradesh: ₹0.79/km. Petrol running cost (at ₹96.9/L in Himachal Pradesh): ₹6.48/km. EVs are approximately 88% cheaper to run here.
Are there any EV subsidies in Himachal Pradesh?+
Himachal Pradesh does not currently have a dedicated state-level EV subsidy beyond the national FAME-II / PM E-DRIVE schemes. Road tax rebates may still apply — check with your RTO.