"Top Charging Facilities For Electric Vehicles"
"Electric Vehicle Charging Points, OLEV grant ( 650+ words)"
[ "Top Charging Facilities For Electric VehiclesThe looming threat of global warming has led motorists to think over how their vehicles affect the environment. Conventional cars run on petrol or diesel, burning which lets off harmful emissions. That is why some drivers have switched over to electric vehiclesEvery EV possesses a rechargeable battery that can be powered using a charger. Such charging devices are formally referred to as Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). These are linked to the main electrical supply from where they receive the charge. Home charging options are available and are mainly accessed by high-mileage drivers. They can leave their vehicles to charge overnight and drive them at maximum capacity the following morning. The concept is similar to that of cellphones and their chargers. Also, these can be found at workplaces and petrol pumps. Various public charging stations are also accessible to drivers. Many companies in India provide such charging solutions, operating at different standards. Here we have listed the details of 10 such providers to help you pick the one that fits your needs the best.Delta Electronics: This company is one of the lead producers of Electric Vehicle Charging Points as per the standards of various countries. This company manufactures different pieces of electric vehicle charging equipment. Some of these items include an alternating current (AC) charger, a direct current (DC) fast charger, etc. They also provide a site management system for car parks, apartments, workplaces, etc. They have worked with MG and EV motors to set up various EV charging facilities.Mass-Tech: This manufacturer builds its electric vehicle charging equipment. Their AC and DC chargers utilise a variety of protocols. They have partnered with TATA motors, Force, Volvo, Mahindra, and others to bring EV charging solutions to India.ABB India Limited: This EVSE producer is known for manufacturing fast DC charging and installation facilities. It has provided more than 6,000 units in several countries. It helped install the Terra-53 fast-charging station at NITI AayogExicom: This company offers batteries and Bharat chargers for electric vehicles. They are known for providing high-power Harmony chargers. These are compatible with all three charging modes - GB-T, CHAdeMO, and CCS (Combined Charging System). These chargers operate at voltages ranging from 30 kilowatts to 150 kilowatts. They can be used to charge motorcycles, standard cars, and trucksMagenta: Unlike the above companies, Magenta Group develops charging networks and charge point operators (CPOs). It is known for its Charge-Grid series, which is offered in three versions - Lite, Pro, and Ultra. You can find its equipment in different homes, apartment complexes, workplaces, etcFortum:; A well-known producer of charging networks and CPOs, Fortum has a charge-and-drive platform. It is widely used not only in India but also in various Nordic countriesTATA Power: TATA is a household name in India. Its Power branch provides electric vehicle charging solutions in nine states across the country. Its chargers are mostly used in workplaces, commercial buildings, and public charging stationsOkaya Power: Ever wonder which charging stations are used in the transport industry? Many of them are provided by the Okaya Power Group! They supply chargers for IEC 60309 (Bharat AC-001), IEC 62196-2 (AC Type-2), CCS 2, CHAdeMO, and GB-T charging schemes. For the AC chargers, the output voltage is either 230 volts or 415 volts. For their DC counterparts, the value can rise to 750-100 voltsAmara Raja: This manufacturer is a supplier of off-board charging equipment that includes regular and fast AC and DC chargersP-2 Power Solutions: These include the Indian edition with Bharat AC-001 and the Bharat DC-001, the European one with IEC-62196/2 Type-2 Mode-III and CCS 2, the Japanese CHAdeMO, and the Chinese GB-T. Its chargers are linked with a charging application that offers payment options. The AC charger can supply anywhere between 3.3 kilowatts to 22 kilowatts of power. The range for the DC chargers is 15 to 120 kilowatts. For the combo version, the upper limit rises to 142 kilowatts. They come with single, dual, and 3 connectors.As electric vehicles rise in popularity, more and more startups providing charging options are popping up. Each of them has its pros and cons. You can judge each of them based on the requirements of your vehicle and find the best one. Although the number of EVs on the road is increasing, there is still a long way to go. Encouraging steps from the governments of various countries, such as the OLEV grant, are pushing drivers in the correct direction. So if you are looking to buy an electric vehicle, consider the above charging options!" ]