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in the coming years.
Further, enabling systematic
adoption of EVs requires a holistic
approach and coordination among
urban planning, transportation
and power sectors. Construction of
EV charging station requires space
mainly due to the space needed for
the cars themselves while they are
being charged. Proper planning of
place, population and traffic density
should be taken in to consideration
before implementing the large-
scale charging infrastructure. In
addition to this, safety issues need
Now, the government is in 6-7 hours to charge the same cars. to be adequately looked into while
process to roll out the FAME II in EESL has procured both fast and setting up of charging stations.
a couple of months. The scheme normal chargers for EVs through The recent move by the Ministry
focuses on laying down a robust a competitive bidding process. of Power to categorize charging
public charging infrastructure to The price for a normal charger is batteries of EVs as a service, will
cater to the EV segment. around INR 60,000 whereas a fast help encourage the use of electric
Singh added, “We are extending charger costs INR 2.95 lakh. vehicles. Charging of EV batteries
support to all the states that have Currently, EESL caters to only through charging stations does not
expressed interest in procuring four-wheeler electric vehicles need a licence under the provision
EVs. The installation of charging for the government. Speaking of the Electricity Act, 2003.
infrastructure is already underway on the eco-system required for They can be installed by anyone
subjected to the compliance of
in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, setting up charging stations for the Indian charging standards.
Gujarat, Haryana and Delhi.” electric vehicles, Singh added, “An This should further provide an
EESL has signed agreements with effective charging infrastructure impetus to the entire e-mobility
various departments in the central is required for creating the ecosystem including vehicle
and state governments including ecosystem for EVs to operate manufacturers and charging
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, smoothly and that will be possible infrastructure companies.
Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and when there will be clear policy and As per Bloomberg New
Gujarat for supplying EVs. They regulatory environment, active Energy Finance (BNEF), global
are also in advanced negotiations participation of states and industry. EV penetration is less than two
with agencies in other state For instance, clarity on standards percent while, in India, according
governments across India. for EV charging infrastructure will to Society of Indian Automobile
EESL has adopted the Bharat drive in more investments. Manufacturers (SIAM), it is
Charging Standards prescribed Currently, the Department of currently less than 0.2% for two
by the Department of Heavy Heavy Industry, Bureau of Indian and four-wheeler segments. While
Industries, Government of India. Standards, and the Automotive purely from an operating cost
There are separate chargers for Research Association of India are perspective running an EV may be
fast (DC) charging and normal (AC) working towards establishing most competitive as against other
charging. A normal charger can various technical standards for fuel-run vehicles, however from
charge three EVs simultaneously design and manufacturing of a TCO ‘Total Cost of Ownership’
whereas a fast charger can charge EVs and Electric Vehicle Supply (capital and running cost) point
one at a time. The fast charger Equipment (EVSE) or charging of view EVs are to-some-extent
can charge EVs in 60-90 minutes infrastructure. These measures will more expensive than gasoline-
whereas a normal charger takes set the stage for rapid EV adoption powered vehicles.

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