Electric vehicles charging in India: Infrastructure planning and policy aspects

Abstract

Following years, electric vehicles (EVs) are promising technology for shifting scattered exhaust emissions in mega‐cities to integrated power plants in rural areas, especially in urban areas. Transport sector electrification and increased popularity of EVs make scientists and researchers, search for charging stations. The ideal position, charge scheduling, and developed charging infrastructure are the primary concern for the large‐scale deployment of EVs. This paper describes the possible demand for EVs charging station infrastructure and challenges in the Indian situation. Along these lines, this study also provides the research community with the latest developments and research findings of charging infrastructure for EVs in India.

A review of the technologies, challenges and policies implications of electric vehicles and their future development in India

“…The policies address various challenges, including economic, infrastructural, technological, and environmental factors. Table 18 shows the effectiveness of the policies and incentives in increasing EV adoption in India 24,44,73,95 …”

“…There are many significant ways in which India's EV policy differs from international norms. An in‐depth comparison is presented below 4,24,44,69,89,109 …”

“…Singh et al reviewed Indian EV policies and development but lacked a comparative analysis with multiple countries and a quantitative policy impact analysis 23 . Veerendra et al explored EV charging infrastructure, challenges in India, and recent research findings but focused on the Indian scenario only overlooked global insights 24 . Goel et al examined the penetration rates of various EV types in the Indian market, addressed barriers, and introduced the concept of vehicle‐to‐grid (V2G) technology but did not provide in‐depth analysis beyond India's context and global comparison 25 .…”

A Comprehensive Review on Smart Electromobility Charging Infrastructure

“…The interoperability of EV charging infrastructure emerges as vital for grid modernisation and the widespread adoption of EVs, significantly influencing the success and extensive use of electric vehicles [126]. This importance extends to intelligent grid automation/load distribution, where interoperability in data sharing and future device and system integration is imperative for effective infrastructure planning and policy considerations related to EV charging [127]. Additionally, the interoperability of electric vehicle supply equipment is a concern for consumers, as limited charging points and interoperability issues linked to smart charging can impede the broad adoption of EVs [121].…”