How to choose a DC fast charger

Live weights: detour 0.30, power 0.25, ratings 0.20, operational status 0.10, amenities 0.10, reliability prior 0.05. Prefer lower-cost adds estimated ₹/kWh (0.12). Overnight can add lodging-nearby (0.10). Busy reports subtract 0.12 when we have that signal.

A 240 kW charger 12 km into town can lose to a 60 kW plaza gun 400 m off the NH. Listed kW is a station ceiling, not a contract with your battery. Peak kW falls as SOC rises; a “faster” gun may still be a longer stop if you charge 20→80% in heat.

Match the inlet on your preset (CCS2 on almost every recent Indian highway EV). Type 2 AC is a different job. If the listing is thin, do not assume four working CCS2 guns.

Pricing on EV Grids is indicative unless a live tariff is actually present. Confirm in the operator app. Pick a backup. The charging guide covers CCS2, kW, and apps; this page is only how the planner chooses among DC sites on your path.