Wind in his hair, Sun on roof – Kerala man makes his own solar-powered electric car

KOCHI: Salu RV, who hails from Calicut, can drive his electric car around for miles. He doesn’t have to worry about it running out of charge while on road. While it is mobile, the car’s battery gets charged instead of draining, thanks to the three solar panels attached to its roof.

In this age of constant fuel price hikes, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming popular. There is also an eco-conscious population that is pushing the use of pollution-free energy sources, giving electric vehicles more of the spotlight. But even then, many people are hesitant to use EVs due to the lack of charging stations and the long time its battery takes to recharge, especially during intercity drives. However, Salu’s car stops at nothing on a sunny day!