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.