India Develops First-Ever Indigenous Charging Standard for Electric Two and Three-Wheelers

India has marked a significant milestone by creating the world’s first-ever AC and DC combined charging connector standard for light electric vehicles (LEVs). It includes two and three-wheelers, as well as micro cars. This groundbreaking achievement is designed and engineered within the country, showcasing India’s commitment to sustainable mobility.

The combined effort of Department of Science and Technology, NITI Aayog, electric vehicle manufacturers, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), and the Bureau of Indian Standards resulted in this new invention. The goal was to establish a national standard that combines AC and DC charging capabilities for LEVs. While primarily benefiting India’s LEVs, if adopted globally, this unified charging system has the potential to enhance and make charging more efficient for LEVs worldwide.

This standardized charging system offers advantages not only for EV owners but also for charging point operators and manufacturers. B V R Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, emphasized the importance of this combined charging standard in achieving India’s EV targets. He noted that over 75% of new vehicles sold in India are two or three-wheelers, making this standard particularly impactful in the Indian vehicle market. The collaboration between government bodies and private sector OEMs has paved the way for this innovative solution.

The leadership view

Subrahmanyam expressed, “This is a unique global innovation that has been indigenously developed by BIS. It facilitates both AC (slow) and DC (fast) charging from the same service point/station and has enormous potential for adoption and proliferation of Electric Mobility. This is also a fine example of what we can achieve when good policy, innovation, and enterprise come together to guide the country in the right direction. We expect the new standard to be one of the most helpful factors in making India a global player in the clean mobility space.”

Swapnil Jain, Founder of Ather Energy stated, “As a country, we have come a long way because we are no longer dependent on any EV technology transfer from outside India to create something that has a worldwide market. This could well be the tipping point that catapults India into a global league of technology-based solution providers in the EV-automobile sector that only a few countries in the world are capable of.”

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Niranjan Gupta, CEO of Hero Motocorp, recognized this homegrown connector standard as a breakthrough for India’s EV industry. This development will not only promote ‘Make in India’ but also ‘Innovate in India and Make for the World.’ This achievement serves as a major step in the light electric vehicle category.

This newly introduced, cost-effective combined charging connector for LEVs is a remarkable initiative. It makes charging more feasible and accessible for two and three-wheeled vehicles, eliminating the need for expensive four-wheeler charging stations. This standard not only reduces the cost of slow and fast charging but also supports an interoperable network for charging. Customers will no longer have to carry heavy chargers with their vehicles, simplifying the charging process electric vehicles in India.

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