Why EV Charging Stations are Vital for India's Clean Energy Future
Climate change is one of the major challenges we are facing now.it is becoming increasingly critical that we transition to more sustainable energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.They are much cleaner and emit fewer harmful emissions that contribute to air and water pollution, as well as climate change.They are not subject to price fluctuations caused by market changes.This article outlines the market opportunities, challenges, benefits of EV charging infrastructure and the future of Electric Vehicle.
Benefits of EVs and charging infrastructure
Zero tailpipe emission- electric vehicles can help you reduce your carbon footprint because there will be zero tailpipe emissions. By choosing renewable energy options for electricity,you can reduce the environmental impact.
Toxic emissions from petrol and diesel vehicles lead to long-term, adverse effects on public health. The emissions impact of electric vehicles is much lower than petrol or diesel vehicles.Fully electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions, but even when electricity production is taken into account, petrol or diesel vehicles emit almost 3 times more carbon dioxide than the average EV.
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Electric vehicles are quiet-Electric vehicles don’t have gears and are very convenient to drive. There are no complicated controls, just accelerate, brake, and steer. Electric vehicles are also quiet, so they reduce noise pollution that traditional vehicles contribute to.
Low maintenance cost-Electric vehicles have very low maintenance costs because they don’t have as many moving parts as an internal combustion vehicle. The servicing requirements for electric vehicles are lesser than the conventional petrol or diesel vehicles.
Low running cost-The running cost of an electric vehicle is much lower than an equivalent petrol or diesel vehicle.They use electricity to charge their batteries instead of using fossil fuels like petrol or diesel.The electricity cost can be reduced further if charging is done with the help of renewable energy sources installed at home, such as solar panels.
Financial benefits -Registration fees and road tax on purchasing electric vehicles are lesser than petrol or diesel vehicles.Government is offering multiple policies and incentives to support ev adoption.To know more about state wise incentives and policies click hereGovernment policies and incentives
Challenges in scaling up EV charging stations in India.
High initial cost-Electric vehicles are initially very expensive compared to ICE cars.
Range anxiety-The EV customers are often worried about the vehicle’s capability to reach the destination before the battery dies out and the absence of charging infrastructure.
Scarce battery technology-The number of OEMs manufacturing batteries from raw materials in India is less.The country currently relies heavily on Chinese and Korean manufacturers.
Consumer protection-While the technology is still relatively new that's why repair and maintenance network is still very less compared to ICE vehicles. The lack of people skilled in EV maintenance is one of the major causes of this challenge.
Opportunities in scaling up EV charging stations in India.
-Establishing EV fleet
-EV service and maintenance
-EV leasing
-Battery recycling business
-Grid energy storage modules
-Battery pack and cell manufacturing
-Solar integrated EVcharging
-Swapping stations
-Public charging stations
-EV training services
Who are we?
Kazam is an agnostic EV charging software platform building India's largest smart and affordable EV charging network.
At Kazam, we take care of our EV buyers and give them full EV solutions. From battery and charging solutions to the range and cost of electric vehicles. Make an appointment right now! Visit Kazam EV at Kazam for more information, or send us a message on our social media handles Kazam EV.
