Enabling Charging Infrastructure Development in India: Policies and Initiatives
Keywords:
Prioritation, battery swapping, IOT integrationAbstract
The global shift toward electric mobility emerges as a promising approach to curbing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. India actively supports the international EV30@30 initiative, which strives for a minimum of 30% new vehicle sales in the electric category by 2030. The Indian government has enacted various supportive policies to foster the creation of a robust charging infrastructure network. This guide primarily addresses stakeholders in the public and private sectors responsible for deploying charging infrastructure, including electricity distribution companies, municipal corporations, urban development authorities, and charge point solution providers and operators. In our research, we propose the establishment of a fully automated EV power station, offering users the convenience of accessing the station exclusively through a dedicated application. Our approach centers on creating a priority-based charging system for vehicles, integrating battery swapping capabilities for emergency vehicles, and introducing a slot allocation and pre-booking system. Additionally, we ensure that all pertinent updates regarding the charging process are conveyed to users through an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled user interface.
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