How India aims to strengthen the charging infrastructure for EVs
With rapid headways in electric car technology , electric vehicles (EVs) are getting cheaper, efficient and high on range performance. Though EVs make for an insignificant percentage of the total global car sales presently, the figures are rising fast as more buyers brave cost disadvantages in favour of sustainability and long-term savings. Auto incumbents are jumping into the EV bandwagon with hybrid and all-electric models offering sophisticated features and more miles per charge. But, what about the charging infrastructure to support the growing power requirements? Thankfully, the Government of India has lately come up with a clear policy to establish a supportive charging infrastructure for EVs. Here’s what all you need to know. On December 14, 2018, the Ministry Of Power (MoP) released an official document, outlining a road map towards the adoption of electric technology at scale. The focus is on establishing a network of over 5000 EV mobility charging stations initiall