Electric scooters are proving to be more economical and environmentally friendly for commuting than conventional, fuel-powered scooters when air pollution levels are rising, and fuel prices are skyrocketing. Since its inception, breakthroughs in EV technology have been made at an exponential rate. Many well-known companies and startups are releasing new and better EV scooter models with greater range, features, and speed.
When the two-wheeler market is experiencing a positive shift towards electric two-wheelers, prospective and current owners of electric two-wheelers should be aware of the rules, regulations, and certifications required by electric two-wheeler riders since RTO guidelines for EVs vary from those for conventional, fuel-powered vehicles. This blog covers the PUC requirements for driving an electric scooter in India.
What is a PUC certificate?
Countries have set emission standards for motor vehicles due to the rise in pollution levels around the world. To comply with government-set emission standards, all vehicles with Indian registrations must pass emissions tests.
PUC stands for ‘Pollution under Control.’ The pollution under control certificate states that the vehicle bearing the certificate is safe to drive on the road and is under the permissible pollution limits. Carrying a PUC certificate is mandatory for vehicle owners, along with your license and registration documents under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
How is the PUC Test done?
When driving a diesel vehicle, the pedal is fully engaged to rev the engine, and the pollution readings are recorded. The average determines the final reading after five iterations of this.
The car is kept at a constant idle speed when testing a petrol vehicle. The final reading is the only reading that is taken.
PUC Requirements for EVs
As per the Government, pollution under control certification is not required for EVs as they are emission-free and do not pollute the environment.
Electric vehicles operate on the premise that electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy, which is then used to produce kinetic energy and permit motion. Instead of a traditional internal combustion engine, EVs have an electric motor. Thus, conventional fuel (petrol/diesel) is replaced by electric energy. Electric charge is transformed into mechanical energy by the electric motor. The mechanism of electric vehicles ensures that no emissions are produced in their running.
In a hilarious incident which took place over social media, as reported by The Economic Times, a man in Kerala was fined Rs 250 for not having a PUC for two wheeler certificate! Anand Mahindra, a renowned industrialist, reacted to this incident on Twitter and made people laugh at this bizarre incident!
Rest assured, not carrying a PUC does not warrant a fine from any traffic authority.
Conclusion:
The electric vehicle market is booming, and many consumers are favouring them over their conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The need for sustainability worldwide and rising fuel prices are two reasons for this transition. Electric scooters from several manufacturers have appealing features as electric vehicle technology continues to advance quickly. PUC for electric two-wheeler is non-existent, and electric scooters are a sustainable commute method.
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