This article is written by Amit Gupta, Business Head, Energy Infrastructure Solutions, Delta Electronics.
India has a lot to gain from widespread adoption electric mobility (e-mobility). Under the Make in India initiative, manufacturing of e-vehicles and their associated components is expected to increase the share of manufacturing in India’s GDP.
E-mobility will contribute to balancing energy demand, storage and environmental sustainability. Operating on electric motors powered by batteries, EVs can help diversify into the energy needed to move goods and people. Additionally, e-mobility comes with almost zero emissions of air pollutants.
Keeping in view the commitments made by Indian government To reduce emissions by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 during the 2015 Paris climate conference, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. It is imperative to introduce alternative modes in the transport sector.
India’s automotive industry is the largest in the world and is expected to become the third largest by 2030. To meet the country’s huge domestic demand for automobiles, it will be imperative to opt for e-mobility instead of the traditional fuel-intensive modes. mobility.
On the economic front, mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is projected to help save $60 billion on oil imports by 2030. Currently, imports meet 82% of India’s oil demand. The cost of electricity as a fuel can be as low as Rs. 1.2/km, an EV owner will get Rs. 20,000 for every 5,000 km traveled. In addition, electrification will help reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution, causing an average annual GDP loss of 3%.
India will benefit in many ways by choosing electric vehicles, such as renewable energy and conservation of resources. According to a study conducted by the CEEW Center for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF), the electric vehicles market in India will be worth US$ 206 billion by 2030 if India continues to meet the 2030 target. Another report by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) suggests that the EVs market in India will grow at a CAGR of 36 per cent by 2026. The EV battery market is also projected to grow at a CAGR of 30 percent.
Comprehensive EV Charging The solutions can meet the needs of various applications such as parking, workplace, raft, residential buildings etc. However, let’s discuss its basics first. EV charger and their broad classification depending on the connection and vehicle technologies.
What is an EV Charger?
An electric vehicle (EV) charger is a piece of equipment that supplies electrical power to charge plug-in electric vehicles (including cars, trucks, buses and plug-in hybrids). These chargers come in two forms:
ac charger
AC charging is a simple and compact way of charging an electric vehicle and can be easily installed at home. AC chargers are commonly used in slow charging applications and are best suited for multiple installations such as shopping plazas and workplaces. An AC charger provides power to the vehicle’s onboard charger, converting that AC power into DC to charge the battery. These chargers are slow and thus take 6 to 8 hours to fully charge a vehicle.
DC charger
DC chargers are high capacity chargers that are used to charge the vehicle rapidly. DC chargers deliver DC power directly to the battery, bypassing all the limitations of the low capacity conversion of onboard chargers, thus taking less time to charge electric vehicles. They charge vehicles in less than an hour, making it suitable for public EV charging stations and fleet operators inside cities and highways.
Different EV chargers depending on the type of EV
Electric vehicles have different types of chargers for many different types of electric vehicles. Apart from AC and DC charging, electric vehicle chargers can be further classified based on the charging gun. There are three main types of EV chargers:
type 2 charger
The Type 2 charger offers a slower charger and is compatible with both AC charging systems. These types of chargers work with either a single-phase or three-phase input power system, depending on the charger rating. With a 400-volt AC supply the input power can manage between 3.3 kW to 43 kW. Such chargers are generally ideal for installing at home, compatible with vehicles with CCS-2 plugs. It is one of the leading standards in the Indian market.
CCS or combined charging system
For DC charging, CCS is one of the major benchmarks in the four wheeler and bus segment for high capacity charging. A combined charging system plug or CCS type plug (often referred to as CCS Type 2) is common in electric vehicles of the current era. CCS based chargers are fast chargers and are mainly used for public charging stations. The CCS can provide power up to 350kW and with a wide operating voltage of 200-1000VDC, which is the highest in the industry of EV charging.
chademo charger
With global acceptance and presence in over 70+ countries across the globe, it is one of the first of its kind fast-charging system to be developed. It can handle DC fast-charging up to 62.5 kW. But new electric vehicles are now switching to CCS because of their versatility.
gb/t charger
The Government of India had recommended GB/T type chargers for DC charging under its Bharat DC 001 standard. These chargers have been installed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a government body, and are capable of DC fast-charging with an output of 10-15 kW for low power EVs.
In India, it is cheaper to operate an EV than to drive a petrol or diesel car, which makes it more economical. Using energy-efficient EV charging solutions, individuals can charge their cars from the comfort of their homes. They can save time by not standing in queues at charging stations by using AC and DC chargers.
Also, installing multiple chargers (with different charging gun types) on a single charge point can help a person use any nearby charging point. With easier access to EVs and charging solutions, people will be more inclined towards investing in EV purchases, which will ultimately increase the use of electric vehicles in India.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the original author and do not represent those of The Times Group or any of its employees.
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