Welcome to the world of
Electric Vehicles

Rapid advancements in battery technology is allowing range-per-charge of an EV to be nearly at par with its combustion-engine counterpart with a full tank of fuel. A mass-market electric car or two-wheeler can extract maximum possible range based on a variety of conditions like driving/riding style, ambient temperature, cabin weight etc. While EVs require some degree of planning, especially during long-distance journeys, range anxieties are steadily coming down.

The number of public charging stations in India is expanding at lightning pace in a public-private partnership model. Many of the major highways in the country are also now getting EV charging points that will allow such vehicles to go the distance. While studies show that EVs are primarily powered at home, an increasing number of charging points on roads augers well. For EVs that allow for battery-swapping, there are such stations coming up as well. And while it is true that access to fuel stations is far easier, EV charging and battery-swapping points too will soon become very common.

While true to some extent, the charging time for EVs is also on the downward slide. Home-charging stations can call for overnight charging but there are many fast-charging options available to end customers - both at their preferred locations and in public spaces. Using these, most electric cars can be powered to full in around three to four hours while electric two-wheelers take lesser time still.

There is a solid reason why almost every EV manufacturer offers warranty on the battery pack. Yes, batteries inside an EV are the most expensive component but an extended warranty goes a long way in easing drive or ride tensions.

The number of EV options in the Indian automotive market has expanded significantly over the past several years. And the number of choices continue to increase. In the particular case of electric two-wheelers, a number of new players have entered the fray. In the domain of electric cars, options in mass-market as well as luxury space continues to rise.