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India Takes Massive Leap In EV Industry With Homegrown Charging Standard
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has certified India's first ever homegrown AC and DC Combined Charging connector standard for light electric vehicles (LEVs) - IS17017 (Part 2/Sec 7): 2023.
This marks a significant step for the EV industry. Furthermore, this connector, designed and developed in India, is the world's first combined AC and DC charging standard for LEVs, and has the potential to set a global precedent for these types of vehicles.
This standard promotes the growth of a uniform system for both AC and DC charging for all aspects of the EV sector, from manufacturers and owners to charging station operators. Through a pioneering collaborative effort, the NITI Aayog, the Department of Science and Technology, ARAI, EV manufacturers, and the BIS, contributed to creating this national standard.
This advancement could lead to a more accessible ecosystem that accelerates global EV acceptance. It enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to avoid the exclusive reliance on global protocols and standards, allowing them to incorporate a charging system that stimulates Indian innovation.
B V R Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog said, "I am happy to note the development of a combined charging standard which is an absolute necessity if we are to achieve our EV targets. A strong need was felt for a combined charging system for Light EVs in India and since such an option has not been provided in the International Standards, it was necessary to develop it indigenously to give Light EV Customers the option of charging both from an AC or a DC outlet, whichever is available conveniently for them."
This standard caters to a significant unmet need in the market for a standard connector for a combined AC and DC charging system for LEVs (2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and microcars). The distinctive charging requirements of LEVs make it impractical to adopt a 4-wheeler charging connector due to their high costs and large size.
This combined AC and DC charger standard provides a solution that is both cost-efficient and flexible for all forms of charging, fast or slow, for LEVs. Consequently, customers can benefit from accessing a versatile charging network without the need for a bulky charger.
Swapnil Jain, Founder, Ather Energy, said, "Taking our stride further in the EV space today, we have an EV charging standard for India with the potential to be implemented worldwide. This is a remarkable achievement because, for the first time, an India-designed and developed technology can be used globally. As a country, we have come a long way because we are no longer dependent on any EV technology transfer from outside India to create something that has a worldwide market. This could well be the tipping point that catapults India into a global league of technology-based solution providers in the EV-automobile sector that only a few countries in the world are capable of."
Niranjan Gupta, CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said, "A home-grown connector-standard is a breakthrough achievement for the country and the EV industry, aligned with the government's 'Make in India' policy. In fact, it is not just about Make in India any more, it is 'Innovate in India and Make for the World'. Along with Ather Energy, it has been Hero MotoCorp's constant endeavour to take the industry forward and make India the global leader in the light electric vehicle category. This development will go a long way in the pursuance of our vision. We appreciate the government agencies for passing this landmark standard that will provide convenience to customers. Congratulations to the teams at Ather Energy and Hero MotoCorp for supporting this significant government initiative."
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