The EV industry is growing rapidly in India. The benefits of using EVs are globally well-known, and countries are increasingly adopting clean mobility. The Indian government is committed to ending fossil fuel-powered vehicle production by 2025 to reduce the country’s carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels. To achieve this, there is a need for the standardisation of components used in manufacturing EVs, especially for safety benefits. Fires or explosions involving EV batteries have been reported on occasion. With the standardisation of EV batteries, the safety of EV batteries will increase.
The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has announced mandatory standards for selling EV batteries in India. This regulation applies to all Indian states apart from the special case of the Delhi NCR region, which has its own standardisation body.
Along with added safety, EV battery standardisation also provides the following benefits:
One battery for all
The new standardisation effort is in response to growing concerns over how the country will cope with the increasing number of EVs on its roads. As reported by Reuters, the government claims that time is of the essence regarding standardisation due to the mass adoption of EVs and because there are no existing safety standards for various types of lithium-ion batteries in India, placing the life of Indian EV owners at risk. The standards lay down the minimum requirements for designing, manufacturing and testing electric vehicles and their components. The proposed standards also lay down safety-related performance criteria for different types of batteries used in EVs.
The move will also help lower the cost of EVs by creating economies of scale and reducing competition in the industry. Standardised batteries would also make the creation of an EV charging infrastructure easier country-wide. India currently has only about 500 public charging stations compared with China’s 10,000+. But with more than two million EVs on the roads already, there is demand for them, and it will only increase as more people buy them due to their cost-effectiveness. Some experts have expressed concern that this move could damper innovation and competitiveness in the sector.
Effortless Battery Swapping
Battery swapping is an effective way of reducing range anxiety. Battery swapping is one of the most common ways used to charge EVs. In this method, when you run out of charge, your vehicle gets swapped with another fully charged e-scooter battery or electric car battery to continue your journey without hassle. The problem with this method is that it requires standardisation of EV batteries so they can be easily swapped across all manufacturers. Also, it is a cumbersome process that requires heavy battery-swapping infrastructure. Standardisation of batteries makes implementing battery-changing stations easier.
By implementing standardisation, battery swapping will be more efficient than ever before. It will also reduce costs for automakers and customers alike, as well as make electric vehicles more appealing to all
Infrastructure support for EV charging:
EV standardisation will enable EV charging stations to charge any electric scooter and car batteries in India, as all the batteries are standardised. The rules mandate that every manufacturer must manufacture their battery according to the standards set by ARAI, which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. The new regulations are expected to help reduce charging time and the cost of batteries by making them more affordable for manufacturers.
EV battery standardisation supports the EV charging infrastructure with a universal approach. It would be easier for EV owners and operators to charge their vehicles at various points across India without worrying about compatibility issues with different types of batteries.
Final Thoughts:
The emergence of electric mobility as an eco-friendly mode of transportation results from the global movement toward sustainability. Electric scooters with a long-riding range, quick charging capabilities, and cutting-edge features are being offered by several major companies and small start-ups, enticing both the young and older generations to choose sustainable means of transportation over conventional, fuel-powered transportation.
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