The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced a new electricity tariff category for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), effective from April 1, 2026, under the latest electricity tariff revision.
According to the approved tariff structure, EV charging stations will be charged based on time-of-use rates, with separate pricing for DC fast charging and AC Level 2 charging.
Under the new rates:
- DC Fast Charging
Peak – Rs. 111 per kWh
Day – Rs. 87 per kWh
Off-peak – Rs. 53 per kWh
- AC Level 2 Charging
Peak – Rs. 90 per kWh
Day – Rs. 70 per kWh
Off-peak – Rs. 40 per kWh
The PUCSL also announced two new tariff categories for EV charging stations:
EVCS-1
Applies to charging stations with supply at 400/230V and contract demand of up to 42 kVA.
EVCS-2
Applies to charging stations with supply at or above 400/230V and contract demand exceeding 42 kVA.
The Commission stated that charging stations must have a dedicated electricity supply and obtain an exemption certificate or No-Objection Letter from PUCSL to qualify for the new tariff.
Consumers who do not meet these requirements will be charged under the General Purpose electricity tariff category.
The introduction of the new EV charging tariff aims to promote electric vehicle adoption while encouraging charging during off-peak hours to reduce pressure on the national grid. (Newswire)
