NBBL Strengthens Mobility Payments with EV Wallet Recharge via Bharat Connect

NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has strengthened India’s electric vehicle payments ecosystem by launching the ‘EV Recharge’ category on Bharat Connect.

Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the new category allows EV owners to seamlessly top up their EV wallets through Bharat Connect-enabled apps and websites, eliminating the need to navigate multiple charging or operator platforms.

India’s EV market has witnessed rapid growth, with sales rising from 50,000 units in 2016 to 2.08 million units in 2024, according to NITI Aayog. The government aims to achieve 30 percent EV penetration in total vehicle sales by 2030. However, fragmented payment systems have remained a key pain point for EV users.

By integrating major EV wallet providers and charging networks into a unified, API-driven framework, NBBL aims to deliver a consistent and hassle-free payment experience across partner applications. The platform supports payments via UPI, cards, net banking, and wallets, offering instant confirmations and digital transaction records.

As per the Ministry of Power, India had 29,277 public EV charging stations as of August 2025. EV wallet top-ups on Bharat Connect currently support networks such as Tata EZ Charge and Zeon Charging, enhancing convenience and transparency for EV customers nationwide.