EV Charging Stations in Bhavnagar

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Dhiraj

More people in Bhavnagar are now driving electric cars, and finding a place to charge has become much easier. There are good charging stations in the city, on the Ahmedabad highway and on the Bhavnagar Somnath highway.

Most car owners charge at home overnight. But on a long drive, or when the battery is low while out, a public charger is what you need. This guide lists the main charging stations for cars and scooters, with the address and map link for each one.

DC Fast Chargers vs AC Chargers for Cars

Public chargers come in two types, and picking the right one saves a lot of time on the road.

DC fast chargers rated 25 kW to 120 kW are the ones to look for when driving a car. They can bring most car batteries back to a usable charge in under an hour, and they use the CCS2 connector found on most electric cars sold in India. 3.3 kW AC chargers are slower and suit a long parking stop of a few hours.

Charger typePowerCharging time for a carUsual cost
DC fast charger25 kW to 120 kWUnder an hour for a usable chargeINR 21 to 22 per kWh
AC charger3.3 kWSeveral hoursINR 8 to 12 per kWh

EV Charging Stations in the City

For car owners driving around the city, the main charging hub is the Tata Power station at Kaliyabid, close to Waghawadi Road.

Tata Power EZ Charge EV charger at Kaliyabid near Apollo Pharmacy

1. Tata Power, Kaliyabid

Address: Near Apollo Pharmacy, Pani ni Tanki to Virani Circle Road, Kaliyabid

The Tata Power charging station is on the road from Pani ni Tanki to Virani Circle in Kaliyabid, near the Apollo Pharmacy. Its central location makes it the easiest charger to reach from Waghawadi Road and the areas around it, and sessions can be started and paid for through the Tata Power EZ Charge app.

HP e-Charge EV charger at HP petrol pump opposite Rammantra Mandir

2. HP e-Charge, Rammantra Mandir

Address: HP Petrol Pump, opposite Rammantra Mandir

Near Rammantra Mandir, the HP petrol pump has an HP e-Charge point for four-wheelers. Google Maps reviews say the pump often keeps the charger switched off, so it is worth calling ahead or checking the latest reviews before you go, and keeping the Kaliyabid hub as your main option.

3. Adani, Bhavnagar Airport

Address: Bhavnagar Airport

Adani has a charging station at Bhavnagar Airport, a practical stop for car owners dropping off or picking up at the airport.

EV Charging on the Ahmedabad Highway

Drivers heading towards Ahmedabad have a good run of DC fast chargers, starting right at the edge of the city.

1. Tata Power, Nari Chowkdi

Address: Tata Motors Showroom, near Nani Khodiyar, Nari Chowkdi

The first stop on the way out is the Tata Power charger at the Tata Motors showroom near Nani Khodiyar, at Nari Chowkdi. It is the most convenient place to top up before leaving the city.

2. BPCL, Ahmedabad Highway

Address: BPCL Petrol Pump, Ahmedabad Bhavnagar Highway

Further along the highway, a BPCL fuel station has an EV charging point, a handy backup if the next stop is busy.

ChargeZone DC fast charger with CCS2 connectors at Hotel Shree Krishna Foodland, Sanes

3. ChargeZone, Sanes

Address: Hotel Shree Krishna Foodland, Nirma Cross, Sanes

After that comes the ChargeZone Tata MegaCharger at Hotel Shree Krishna Foodland, Nirma Cross in Sanes. The covered station has two DC fast chargers with a 60 kW output, CCS2 connectors and four marked EV parking bays, and the hotel’s restaurant makes the wait easy. Live charger status and pricing are shown in the ChargeZone app.

Voltriq 120 kW DC fast charging station at Sanes

4. Voltriq, Sanes

Address: Near ChargeZone, Sanes, Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar Highway

A short distance from ChargeZone, Voltriq has a covered charging station in Sanes with a 120 kW DC fast charger and two CCS2 guns. With one of the highest power outputs on this stretch, it is a quick top-up for cars before the long run to Ahmedabad, and it gives a second fast charging option in Sanes when the ChargeZone bays are busy.

5. Tata Power, Hotel Jeel, Adhelai

Address: Hotel Jeel, Adhelai, Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar Highway

Further towards Ahmedabad, Tata Power has a 25 kW DC charger at Hotel Jeel in Adhelai, so the car can charge during a meal break.

EV Charging on the Bhavnagar Somnath Highway

For trips towards Talaja, Mahuva and on to Somnath, two stops cover the first part of the highway well.

1. BPCL, Budhel

Address: BPCL Petrol Pump, Budhel, Bhavnagar Talaja Road

The BPCL fuel station at Budhel, on the road towards Talaja and Mahuva, has a 60 kW DC fast charger, with quick road access and plenty of space to park.

Adani 60 kW EV charging station at Gallops Hotel, Tanasa on the Bhavnagar Somnath highway

2. Adani, Gallops Hotel, Tanasa

Address: Gallops Hotel, Tanasa, Bhavnagar Somnath Highway

Gallops Hotel at Tanasa is on the Bhavnagar Somnath highway, one of the busiest routes out of the city. Families heading to Talaja, Mahuva, Una, Diu and Somnath all pass this way, and charging points are few and far between once the highway moves along the coast. That makes Tanasa an important charging hotspot, and the best place to top up before the longer stretch ahead.

The covered Adani station has a 60 kW DC fast charger with two CCS2 guns, along with a 3.3 kW AC point, and it is working now. With the hotel’s restaurant right there, the charging time easily becomes a meal or tea break. A Mahindra charger has also been installed at the same stop and is set to start shortly, which will give drivers a second option and shorter waits on busy weekends and holidays.

Chargers at Brand Showrooms and Service Centres

Car brands like Mahindra, MG, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki have chargers at their showrooms and service centres in the city. These are set up for their own customers’ cars during deliveries and servicing and are not open for public charging, so the public stations above remain the go-to option for a top-up.

Two Wheeler Charging in the City

Electric scooter riders have a few good options around the city, led by the Ather Grid network. Ather Grid chargers are started by scanning the QR code on the charger in the Ather Grid app, and the app also shows live availability and tracks the session.

1. Ather Grid, Vidhyanagar

Address: Opposite Motibai School, Vidhyanagar

The Ather Grid charger opposite Motibai School in Vidhyanagar is one of the most convenient two-wheeler points in the city, close to schools, shops and the main Vidhyanagar roads.

2. Ather, Bortalav

Address: Swaraj Arcade, Bortalav Road, opposite Laltanki

Ather has another charger at Swaraj Arcade on Bortalav Road, along the Bhavnagar Rajkot Highway opposite Laltanki. It works well for riders around Bortalav or heading out towards Rajkot.

3. Volttic, Ghogha Circle

Address: Prithvi Plaza, Ghogha Circle

Volttic has a two-wheeler charger at Prithvi Plaza on Ghogha Circle. Recent reviews on Google Maps say it is closed at the moment, so the Ather points are the better choice for now.

Charging Apps and Costs

Each charging network has its own app to find the charger, start charging and pay. Download the right app before reaching the station to save time.

AppUsed atDownload
Tata Power EZ ChargeKaliyabid, Nari Chowkdi, Hotel JeelAndroid · iPhone
ChargeZoneSanes at Hotel Shree KrishnaAndroid · iPhone
Adani Gas EV Charging (ATGL)Bhavnagar Airport, TanasaAndroid · iPhone
HP eChargeRammantra MandirAndroid · iPhone
Ather GridVidhyanagar, Bortalav (scooters)Android · iPhone

DC fast charging usually costs INR 21 to 22 per kWh, while slower AC charging is around INR 8 to 12 per kWh. A fast top-up costs more, but on a highway drive the time it saves is well worth it.

Plan Your Charging Stops

For drives around the city, the Tata Power hub at Kaliyabid is the most dependable stop. On the Ahmedabad highway, Nari Chowkdi and the two Sanes stations give plenty of fast charging, and on the Bhavnagar Somnath highway, Budhel and Gallops Hotel at Tanasa cover the drive. With more chargers being set up across Saurashtra, charging an electric car around Bhavnagar is only getting easier.