As electric vehicles (EVs) have zero tailpipe emissions and lower running costs, an increasing number of Bengalureans are adopting EVs over their conventional counterparts. As per a Bengaluru-based think tank, the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), the city will have more than 23 lakh EVs by 2030. However, for a smoother transition to EVs, challenges related to battery charging need to be overcome.
In this regard, CSTEP conducted a study ‘Bengaluru 2030: EV Charging Demand and Infrastructure’, which assessed the number of charger guns required in 2030, impact of these guns on the grid, and potential locations for setting them up. The study also proposed charging tariffs for 2030 by considering the current utilisation rates, tariffs, and anticipated demand in 2030. Consumer surveys were used to gauge perceptions about EVs and their charging patterns.
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