1. The Changing Landscape of Fuel Retail in India
India's transition towards electric mobility is creating new opportunities for the country's energy and fuel retail ecosystem. As electric vehicles gain momentum, conventional fuel stations are increasingly becoming relevant locations for expanding public EV charging infrastructure.
For oil marketing companies (OMCs) and fuel station operators, this transition presents an opportunity to evolve beyond conventional fuel retail and participate in the emerging electric mobility ecosystem.
Integrating EV charging into existing fuel station networks, however, requires more than installing charging equipment. It calls for the right combination of charging hardware, electrical infrastructure, site planning, software, network management and operational support.
Recognising this shift early, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has been among the forward-looking energy companies to embrace EV charging infrastructure within its CNG station network. This openness to evolving mobility requirements has created opportunities for integrating EV charging facilities into established fuel retail locations.
Bijlify, by Evigo Charge Pvt. Ltd. (a Marine Electricals (India) Ltd company), is contributing to this transition through its EV charging deployments across multiple IGL locations in Delhi.
The experience demonstrates how EV charging technology can be integrated into existing energy retail infrastructure while addressing different site and charging requirements.
2. Bijlify: India's Only Fully Integrated EV Charging Brand
Bijlify is India's Only Fully Integrated EV Charging Brand, bringing together EV charging hardware, software, manufacturing and engineering capabilities under one brand.
Backed by Marine Electricals' engineering and manufacturing expertise, Bijlify offers an integrated portfolio of EV charging solutions for residential, commercial, institutional and public charging applications.
Its product and technology portfolio includes:
AC EV Chargers
Bijlify's AC charging range includes solutions across different power capacities for residential buildings, commercial establishments, offices, hotels, institutional premises and parking facilities.
DC Fast Chargers
Bijlify's DC charging portfolio caters to public charging networks, fuel station operators, fleet applications and commercial installations where higher-power charging is required.
The range includes charging solutions across multiple capacities, including 30 kW, 60 kW and higher-power configurations.
Charge Point Management Software
Bijlify's Centralised Charge Point Management System (CPMS) supports the management and monitoring of EV charging infrastructure.
Mobile Application
The Bijlify EV Charging App enables users to discover charging locations, navigate to stations and access charging services.
Together, these capabilities provide an integrated approach to EV charging hardware, software and network technology.
3. EV Charging Infrastructure for Fuel Station Networks
Fuel stations offer established physical infrastructure for exploring EV charging deployment. However, each location presents different requirements.
Factors such as available electrical load, sanctioned power, space availability, vehicle movement, expected charging demand and parking duration influence the choice of charging equipment.
Bijlify's EV charging deployments across IGL locations in Delhi demonstrate the application of different charger capacities within an existing CNG station network.
The installations include:
- 60 kW DC charging installations.
- 30 kW DC charging installations.
- 7.4 kW AC charging installations.
- 3.3 kW AC charging installations.
This combination illustrates how charging infrastructure can be selected according to the requirements of individual sites rather than following a single configuration across an entire network.
For fuel station operators, this is an important consideration when evaluating EV charging investments.
4. The Bijlify–IGL Deployment: An Application of EV Charging within Existing Energy Infrastructure
The association with IGL provides Bijlify with a practical deployment reference within an established energy retail environment.
Across 28 IGL locations in Delhi, Bijlify has deployed AC and DC charging infrastructure catering to different charging requirements.
The installations extend across locations including:
Okhla and CRRI, South Delhi.
Mayur Vihar and Vivek Vihar.
Dwarka and Janakpuri.
Rohini and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar.
RK Puram and Mahipalpur.
Punjabi Bagh and Paschim Vihar.
Ghazipur, Geeta Colony and Lok Nayak Puram.
The deployment demonstrates the integration of EV charging facilities into existing energy infrastructure across different parts of the city.
For Bijlify, the experience contributes to its portfolio of EV charging infrastructure applications. For the wider fuel retail industry, it offers a practical reference for exploring the integration of EV charging into established energy networks.
5. Key Considerations for Deploying EV Chargers at Fuel Stations
For oil marketing companies and fuel station operators evaluating EV charging infrastructure, several factors need to be considered.
Electrical Infrastructure and Power Availability: A site-level assessment of sanctioned load, available electrical capacity and power requirements is essential before selecting charging equipment.
Charger Selection: AC and DC charging solutions serve different applications. Charger capacity should be determined by expected vehicle usage, dwell time, site requirements and electrical infrastructure.
Space and Site Planning: Charging equipment, parking arrangements, vehicle circulation and safe access must be considered during site planning.
Charging Management: A suitable CPMS helps operators monitor and manage their charging infrastructure across individual locations and wider networks.
User Experience: Mobile application access, station discovery, navigation and charging services contribute to a convenient customer experience.
Operational Support: Maintenance, technical assistance, monitoring and service support are important considerations when scaling charging infrastructure across multiple locations.
6. Beyond Hardware: Building an Integrated Charging Ecosystem
EV charging infrastructure requires a combination of equipment and technology.
Bijlify's integrated offering brings together:
- AC and DC charging hardware.
- Manufacturing and engineering capabilities through Marine Electricals.
- Centralised Charge Point Management System.
- Mobile application-based charging services.
- Solutions for commercial, institutional and fleet applications.
This combination is relevant for operators looking to establish individual EV charging locations as well as organizations considering larger multi-location charging networks.
7. Preparing Fuel Retail Networks for the Future of Mobility
The evolution of fuel stations into integrated energy destinations will be an important part of India's electric mobility journey.
As OMCs and fuel station operators explore opportunities in EV charging, selecting an experienced technology and infrastructure partner becomes an important part of the process.
As India's Only Fully Integrated EV Charging Brand, Bijlify brings together EV charging products, software and manufacturing capabilities to address different infrastructure requirements.
Its deployment experience across IGL locations provides a relevant reference for the integration of EV charging within established energy retail premises.
The opportunity ahead lies in combining existing fuel retail infrastructure with suitable EV charging technology to support the changing needs of India's mobility ecosystem.
Explore EV Charging Solutions with Bijlify
Are you an oil marketing company, fuel station operator, energy infrastructure provider or business exploring EV charging deployment?
Whether you are evaluating EV charging installations at individual fuel stations or planning a multi-location charging network, Bijlify brings together EV charging hardware, manufacturing capabilities and charging management technology to support your requirements.
Connect with Bijlify to explore:
- AC and DC EV charging solutions.
- Site-specific charging infrastructure requirements.
- Charging management software and network monitoring.
- EV charging deployment for individual locations and multi-site networks.
Looking to integrate EV charging into your fuel station network?
Connect with the Bijlify team to discuss your EV charging infrastructure requirements.
Website: https://www.bijlifynow.com/
