Context:
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved an indigenously EV charging standard ISI7017 (Part 2 / Sec 7): 2023.
What is ISI7017 (Part 2 / Sec 7): 2023?
- It is developed through collaboration among NITI Aayog, the Department of Science and Technology, electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy.
- The indigenously developed EV charging standard is the first in the world that combines alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) for light electric vehicles (LEVs).
- Although the new approved standard fixes the problem of different standards for AC and DC charging by creating a combined standard, it does not mandate EV makers to use a uniform standard which can help in faster adoption of EVs.
Global EV Charging Standard
- China: GB/T is used as the national standard for charging.
- Europe: Combined Charging System (CCS) is the predominant charging connector standard, and is also a European Union (EU) requirement for EV charging networks.
- Japan: The predominant charging standard is called CHAdeMO.
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Why is a national EV charging standard needed for India?
- In India, EV makers are not mandated to follow a specific standard for charging connectors.
- For Example: Electric two-wheeler makers such as Ola Electric, Ather Energy, and Ultraviolette Automotive, all use different charging standards for their EVs.
- Thus, too many charging standards for EVs makes it difficult for public charging stations to cater to each individual type.
News Source: Indian Express
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