POWERGRID Promotes EV Charging Infrastructure

Government of India is taking several initiatives to promote mass adoption of Electric Vehicle (EV) to achieve sustainability and energy security. Further it shall also combat air pollution and climate change. EVs emit no polluting gases and the running cost is also considerably low compared to the vehicles run on fossil fuels. Several studies have revealed that people shall adapt to using Electric Vehicles only when charging infrastructures are in place as the major obstacle to mass adoption of EV is range anxiety.

Considering this, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), a government of India Enterprise, involves in developing EV Charging infrastructures across India to facilitate E-mobility in Indian roads covering 2-Wheelers, Rickshaws/Autos, Taxis, Cars, Buses etc. In addition, as India is aiming at high Renewable Energy penetration, channelizing this energy to EV, the net CO₂ generation can be brought down to almost zero. Further, with Vehicle to Grid (V2G) concept, EVs can also help in stabilization of grid. With adoption on EV, the per capita consumption of electricity in the country is also expected to increase considerably in future.

POWERGRID has already signed an agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) ltd. in developing EV Charging infrastructure at its Metro Stations. This shall help the metro commuters in availing Electric Vehicles as first and last mile connectivity. Electric Taxi operators have also shown interest in deploying E-Taxis to facilitate the customers.

POWERGRID plans to build EV Charging infrastructure at all metro rail corridors. POWERGRID shall develop two charging stations at Miyapur and Bala Nagar Metro Station at Hyderabad this month and also closely working with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for establishment of bulk charging and battery swapping model for three wheelers at Gurugram. POWERGRID is also in advance talks with Chennai Metro Rail Corporation to set-up EV charging facilities. To cater to the needs of present available vehicle types, POWERGRID shall deploy Bharat Charger DC-001. As market evolves POWERGRID shall deploy all kinds of chargers meeting international standards for all type of Electric Vehicles.