THE RISE OF EV LIFESTYLE

The government is inviting applications for setting up EV charging stations across 18 major highways in India. How will it encourage investments in it?

 

The government is taking various initiatives to push electric vehicle penetration in India with benefits such as GST cut, tax free registration, and more. As per the report it is expected that the EV Charging industry will witness an annual CAGR of 40% in the next five to six years. But the growing electric vehicle ecosystem will require a resilient EV Charging Infrastructure. In an effort to build a robust electric vehicle nation, the government recently announced to set up at least one EV Charging kiosk at around 69,000 petrol stations across India. Further, the government’s decision to invite proposals of setting and operating EV charging infrastructure across 18 highways can promote such installations.

These initiatives and measures will help build a strong network of EV Charging Infrastructure that will act as a catalyst for the development of the sector. It will successfully address the apprehensions of the electric vehicle manufacturers, sellers, and customers and address the fundamental challenge, which is the range anxiety. This will support the customer in investing their trust for electric vehicles as their primary choice and exploring opportunities and benefits it offers. 

For EV charging station operators, future-proofing their investment rests largely in building up the right infrastructure. The key to this is adopting a charging infrastructure with a modular design.  At Delta Electronics India, we offer AC and DC chargers for applications like highway service, parking space, service Stations, residential and commercial Buildings.

Our DC Charging Solutions supports CHAdeMO, CCS1, CCS2 connectors for DC power, which means that Delta’s DC chargers are available for any EV currently available in the market.  The most significant benefit of being able to share power capacity across multiple EVs from a single charger is the reduction in startup costs. Not only is it more economical to have to purchase only one charger for servicing multiple EVs, but there are massive savings on installation costs (e.g., connecting to transformer substations, installing, cabling, purchasing construction materials, and the cost of labor). It also leaves space for charging stations to scale up in the future without spending more on redesigning the layout of the station. Delta also offers Ultra-Fast Charging Solutions for charge point operators considering long-term economic solutions. With 150kW output power, it features the highest commercially available DC charging power on the market with a modular and future-proofed system design that can be easily upgraded later. That secures operators and investors of today the compatibility with tomorrow’s requirements and minimize the total cost of ownership over the years to come. Combined with a minimum installation effort compared to other available systems, a versatility in station design, and user-friendliness, the Ultra-Fast Charger from Delta sets the mark for the future of EV Charging Stations.

What are the potential challenges in setting up EV charging stations in Tier II and Tier III cities?

 

 

For Charging infrastructure, the aspect of energy sourcing is a critical element. A key challenge is collaborating with energy providers to establish technology that is for high voltage use. Thus lack of power infrastructure in tier 2 and tier 3 cities restricts the expansion of EV Charging infrastructure in these cities. As we proceed ahead, the government is indeed addressing the challenge for a smoother execution of building a road towards clean mobility. More than fourteen states in India are initiating to reduce the cost of electricity by introducing a special lower electricity tariff for the EV charging segment. Few states have also undertaken strategies such as exemption of demand charges and introducing time-of-day charges.

 

Another factor that plays a vital role in EV infrastructure development is the availability of electric vehicles. The total cost of ownership of EV is high, and if we look beyond Tier 1 cities, the dealers having electric vehicle options are limited, thus affecting the demand for infrastructure. This somewhere increases the payback period and requires technology and solutions that support the owners and operators for an extended period, resulting in future-proofing the investment.

 

Delta EV Charging Solutions is supporting the industry in addressing these challenges for the faster adoption of electric vehicles with our vision of #DeltaPoweringGreenMobility. Delta’s DC Chargers are easy on installation, and it also allows charging stations to be more agile in response to market conditions and future upgrades. The EV industry is in a nascent stage and thus requires technology integrations that understand the current requirements. Delta’s series of DC chargers is a sensible choice for EV charging stations because it requires minimal maintenance for continuous operation. Perhaps more importantly, in periodic maintenance or the rare event that servicing is required, maintenance can be performed by a single technician. With various network connectivity options, remote upgrades and maintenance are even possible over the air. There’s no need for special equipment for maintenance personnel to handle the charger’s power modules, as they are incredibly lightweight and easy to handle in comparison to those found in other

EV chargers. All of these factors help minimize maintenance time, ensuring that chargers are up and running as quickly as possible.

 

High cost of fast charging stations is anticipated to decline the growth of global EV charging stations. What are the potential business opportunities for EV infrastructure in India?

 

The coming years are significant for EV charging industry. Rising demand for eco-friendly vehicles will require a resilient EV charging infrastructure that will encourage technology innovations combined with heavy investment in building the infrastructure, thus driving growth in the global market. The focus is to create economical and technically feasible solutions that support the current demand and understand the future need. 

 

In India with FAME II and the push of government towards adoption of clean mobility for private as well a public automobile, the EV Charging infrastructure will play a major role in pushing the agenda further. In quest to reduce the pollution by vehicles and import of crude oil, the GOI and government’s think tank NITI Aayog are working on a series of measures that can encourage faster adoption of clean mobility. The government’s plans, such as building a public EV charging station in range of 3 km in the next 3 years and setting up at least one charging kiosk in 69,000 petrol pumps, will help induce people to go for electric mobility.

 

We understand the shifting paradigm towards increasing the role of clean mobility. Delta, being an enabler and catalyst in India’s EV evolution, is priming to strengthen the EV Charging Infrastructure. #DeltaEVChargingSolutions has been collaborating with leading OEMs and Automobiles giants to provide EV Charging Solutions and has supplied over 2200 chargers in the country. The aim is to constantly focus on developing technology and solutions to strengthen industry demand and accelerates faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country, supporting the GOI’s ‘E-Mobility Mission.

 

In our endeavor to be a strong catalyst in India ‘s growth story, we are partnering with various GOI’s initiatives like “Smart Cities Mission,” “Vocal for Local,” and “Make in India” as we lead with our vision of #DeltaPoweringGreenIndia. Our manufacturing plants in Gurgaon and Hosur are our testimony of commitment to strengthen the industry ecosystem as together we lead towards self-reliant India. We are already supporting the Make in India initiative with our R&D Lab and manufacturing facilities in India. The same will be further reinforced with our upcoming plant in Krishnagiri with addition of more solution offerings and a new state-of-the-art R&D Lab in Bengaluru.