Not only does India have very few public EV charging stations, most manufacturers have their own charging connector standards. Imagine being stuck with an Apple charger and an Android phone that is out of charge. Here’s why a national standard is key for mass EV adoption.
The future of automobiles is centered around electric cars, and car manufacturers are swiftly broadening their portfolios with an array of upcoming electric vehicles. This compilation includes a range of electric cars, from conceptual designs to those nearing production, anticipated to be introduced to the market in the next few years.
Electric Vehicles: According to the report, strong production linked incentive schemes for ACC batteries, auto & electric components etc will drive reduction in import dependency by encouraging domestic production.
Mercedes-Benz India has extended its electric vehicle (EV) charging network to customers of other brands in an effort to promote the adoption of EVs in the country. The company has also launched the top-end EQE 500 4MATIC electric SUV and a new Customer Experience Centre in Pune.
Veejay Nakra, CEO- Automotive Division, M&M believes that the consumer sentiment remains strong for the festive season. The only headwind for the industry could be for the entry-level model range of INR 8 lakh-11 lakh price points. The company also believes that the electric passenger vehicle industry still has a window of three to four years, until the inflection point for EVs could be reached.