Private sector yet to charge up on electric vehicle infrastructure

The Centre’s decision to invite proposals for setting up and operating electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across 18 major highways may be a move to promote such installations but whether such a business is independently viable is yet to be established.

A senior executive in one of the auto fuel retailing companies said setting up e-charging stations independently was not viable at this juncture and battery swapping with standardisation was a better option.

While those considering foray into the e-charging business feel that the number of EVs running on the road do not provide adequate numbers to put up charging stations, the manufacturers see lack of such stations as a dampener for sale of these low-emission automobiles.