May 13, 2021
The Indian Standards for LAC for EVs will be released in the next two months The government’s initiative on low-cost AC charging infrastructure and the decision to bring it under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will not only benefit local companies, but also solve the hesitancy among vehicle buyers for whom charging is a key issue.
The Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point (LAC) for electric vehicles (EVs) will be released in the next two months.
Fast-track process
A committee involving key stakeholders, including EV manufacturers, auto and electronic component suppliers, power utilities, and communication service providers, worked in fast-track mode to develop specifications, prototype products, and test and validate the proposed standards, which will be formally issued by the BIS.
Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point for EVs within 2 months: Govt
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Last Updated: May 13, 2021, 12:37 AM IST
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A committee involving all key stakeholders, including EV manufacturers, auto and electronic component suppliers, power utilities, and communication service providers, has worked in fast-track mode to develop specifications, prototype products, and undertake testing and validation of the proposed standards, an official statement said.
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As per industry estimates, the charging units currently available for electric two and three wheelers in the market are priced upwards of Rs 10,000.
The government on Wednesday said Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point for electric vehicles (EVs) will be released within the next two months with target prices starting as low as Rs 3,500 for a charging unit. A committee involving all key stakeholders, including EV manufacturers, auto and electronic component suppliers, power utilities, an
The government on Wednesday said Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point for electric vehicles (EVs) will be released within the next two months with target prices starting as low as Rs 3,500 for a charging unit. A committee involving all key stakeholders, including EV manufacturers, auto and electronic component suppliers, power utilities, and communication service providers, has worked in fast-track mode to develop specifications, prototype products, and undertake testing and validation of the proposed standards, an official statement said. These will be formally issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), it said, adding the draft Indian Standards has been taken up by the BIS Committee on Electromobility Standards.