Gujarat: Charging stations key to electric vehicles push

The FAME2 portal onelectric vehiclesin India indicates the presence of 1,319 e-vehicles inGujaratof the total 77,511 in India. Out of the total, the share of two-wheelers and three-wheelers was very high. As the state unveiled the electric vehicle policy on Tuesday, experts pointed tocharging stationsas a crucial part of converting commuters to e-mobility.

According to the state policy, the FAME Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India scheme had approved 278 charging stations for Gujarat. Thats among the highest in the country according to the electric vehicle (EV) sector experts. The CM, moreover, announced an increase of 250 more stations and a capital subsidy of 25% up to Rs 10 lakh for setting them up.

Charu Lata, lead consultant (electric mobility and clean energy access) of Delhi-based https://exam.pscnotes.com/natural-Resources“>Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), welcomed the policy.