First DC charger in Delhi India launch

EVs are the future ahead but charging infrastructure and range is a major obstacle. India has adopted BS6 and may release much more strict emission norms ahead.  There are two pure electric vehicles for sale in India as of now: Hyundai Kona and MG ZS EV.  Find everything below about First public DC charger in India.

Who has built?

ABB with EV motors India has installed the DC charger in Delhi India.  EV Motors India is the major charge point operator for BSES Yamuna Power Limited,(BYPL) which in turn is a joint venture between Government of Delhi and Reliance Infrastructure Limited. 

What model is the charger?

ABB has installed Terra-54, a cloud-connected charger which will be linked to EV Motor’s backend office via Open Charge Point Protocol 1.6 (OCPP). Consumers will be able to charge 0% to 80% in about 50 minutes.  Connected technology has also been provided with all the ABB chargers. 

What does the company have to say?

According to our sources, CP Vyas, President, Electrification business, ABB India, said, “We are privileged to be a partner in India’s quest for sustainable mobility with clean energy and smart solutions. This installation with BYPL and EV Motors India, which is our first Public DC fast charger in Delhi, will provide further impetus to the adoption of clean electric transportation in India. Being at the forefront of this innovative technology, our advanced chargers reflect not just the latest in technology, but are also user friendly, providing high customer value.”

What is ABB?

ABB is a big name in electric mobility. It has installed more than 14,000 chargers across 80 countries. ABB also announced recently that it will provide charging infrastructure for Gen 3 cars. They will be competing in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. It is the first all-electric global race series.

EVs in India

Hyundai Kona costs between Rs.23.75 to Rs.23.94 lakh ex-showroom. MG ZS EV on the other hand costs between Rs.20.88 to Rs.23.58 lakh. Both the cars are a little pricier but are pure-electric machines.

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