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NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL) Introduces EV Wallet Recharge on Bharat Connect to Simplify Payments Across Charging Networks

NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has expanded India’s electric mobility payments infrastructure with the launch of an ‘EV Recharge’ category on Bharat Connect.

The initiative, unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, enables electric vehicle users to conveniently recharge their EV wallets through Bharat Connect-enabled applications and websites. By offering a single interface, the platform removes the need for consumers to switch between multiple charging service providers or operator-specific platforms.

India’s electric vehicle market has seen rapid expansion in recent years, with EV sales increasing from around 50,000 units in 2016 to approximately 2.08 million units in 2024, according to data from NITI Aayog. While the government is targeting 30 percent EV penetration in overall vehicle sales by 2030, fragmented payment mechanisms have continued to pose challenges for EV users.

To address this issue, NBBL has brought together leading EV wallet providers and charging networks under a unified, API-based framework. The integration is designed to ensure a consistent and user-friendly payment experience across participating platforms. Users can make payments using multiple modes, including UPI, debit and credit cards, net banking, and digital wallets, with instant payment confirmation and access to digital transaction records.

According to the Ministry of Power, India had 29,277 public EV charging stations as of August 2025. The EV wallet recharge feature on Bharat Connect currently supports networks such as Tata EZ Charge and Zeon Charging, further enhancing accessibility, transparency, and convenience for EV owners across the country.