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Here is everything you need to know about types of EV Chargers in India

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Jul 3, 2023

With the pace at which the Indian EV market is growing, if the EV charging infrastructure is not proper, the market will collapse. As of now, India has 135 electric vehicles per EV charging station. India needs much more EV charging stations. So with Exicom, let's have a look at the types of EV charging stations used in India.

Why EV is good for the Indian Economy?

According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, the Government of India promised to reduce emissions by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 during the Paris Climate Conference in 2015. In the transportation industry, alternative methods must be implemented.

The automobile sector in India is the biggest in the world, and by 2030, it's predicted to move up to the third place. It will be essential to choose e-mobility rather than the traditional means of fuel-intensive mobility to meet the country's enormous domestic demand for autos.

India is going to be the next superpower in the mobility sector and Exicom is making sure it happens. Exicom has already installed 5,000 electric vehicle chargers across 200 cities, making it the country's largest EV charging facilitator.

There are 3,600 AC and 1,400 DC chargers in the system. It intends to distribute more than 20,000 electric vehicle chargers to its customers in FY23, the company said in a media release.

By 2030, it is anticipated that the widespread use of electric vehicles (EVs) will reduce oil imports by $60 billion. Currently, 82% of India's oil needs are met by imports. A driver of an electric vehicle (EV) might save up to Rs. 20,000 for every 5,000 kilometers they travel if the cost of energy as gasoline drops to as low as Rs. 1.2/km. In addition, electrification will contribute to a decrease in automotive emissions, a significant cause of air pollution, and an annual average loss of 3% of GDP.

India will gain from choosing EVs in a variety of ways, including resource and renewable energy conservation. If India continues to accomplish the 2030 objective, the market for EVs in India will reach US$206 billion by 2030, according to a study done by CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF). According to a different report from the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), the EV market in India will expand at a CAGR of 36% by 2026. The market for EV batteries is also anticipated to expand at a 30% CAGR.

The EV wave is the route into the future, digest it or not, that's the brutal fact. We have all taken our time to learn to coexist with the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, the dead silence as one passes by, and the general curiosity about how far an EV can drive on a single charge. Two major unanswered questions remain about how convenient it is to charge an EV and how long it takes in practice. Let's get started and examine the many kinds of EV charging stations that are accessible.

The Indian market mostly has two types of EV chargers, AC Chargers and DC Chargers and Exicom manufacturers are both of them.

AC Chargers

The electric vehicle can be charged via AC charging, which is a convenient and small method that is simple to install at home. AC chargers are typically utilized in slow charging applications and are ideal for numerous installations, such as workplaces and retail centers. The vehicle's onboard charger receives electricity from an AC charger, which transforms it into DC power to charge the battery. These sluggish chargers require 6 to 8 hours to fully charge a vehicle.

Exicom has 5 variants in the AC charger segment based on user requirements. Apart from the technology, Exicom makes sure that your home charger adds up to your in-house aesthetics.

Have a look at the AC Chargers that Exicom provides https://www.exicom-ps.com/home-charging  

DC Chargers

High-capacity DC chargers are utilized to quickly charge the car. With no restrictions imposed by the onboard chargers' low-capacity conversion, DC chargers directly transmit DC power to the battery, speeding up the charging process for electric vehicles. They can fully charge the vehicles in less than an hour, making them perfect for fleet operators and public EV charging stations found on roads and in towns.

Various EV Chargers according to the Type of EVs Different sorts of chargers are available for various types of electric vehicles. Electric car chargers can be further categorized based on the charging guns in addition to AC and DC charging.

In the DC segment, Exicom has 4 variants that can charge from small electric cars to electric buses.

Have a look at the DC Chargers that Exicom provides https://www.exicom-ps.com/business-solutions

There are 4 main types of EV chargers

Type 2 Charger

Both of the AC charging systems are compatible with the Type 2 Charger's slow chargers. Depending on the charger rating, these chargers can operate with either a single-phase or a three-phase input power supply. With a 400-volt AC supply, the input power can handle between 3.3 kW and 43 kW. These chargers are frequently suitable for installation at home and work with automobiles that have CCS-2 connectors.

CCS or Combined Charging System

In modern electric vehicles, a combination charging system plug, often known as a CCS type plug (sometimes termed a CCS Type 2), is typical. Fast chargers built on the CCS standard are widely utilized at public charging stations. The highest in the EV charging sector, CCS can offer power up to 350kW and with a wide operating voltage range of 200-1000VDC.

CHAdeMo Charger

This is one of the earliest varieties of fast-charging systems created, with widespread acceptance and presence in more than 70 countries worldwide. Up to 62.5 kW of DC fast charging can be handled by it. However, due to CCS's adaptability, new electric vehicles are now switching to it.

GB/T Charger

Under the Bharat DC 001 standard, the Indian government had advised using GB/T type chargers for DC charging. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a government agency, installed these chargers with a DC fast-charging output of 10-15 kW for low-power EVs.

An EV is more cost-effective to operate in India than a petrol or diesel vehicle, making it more accessible. People can charge their cars at home by utilizing energy-efficient EV charging options. They can save time by using AC and DC chargers instead of standing in line at the charging stations.

A person can utilize any nearby charging station by putting numerous chargers (each with a different type of charging gun) at a charge point. People will be more likely to invest in EV purchases if EVs and charging options are readily available, which would gradually increase the use of electric vehicles in India.

Exicom Power Systems is India’s leading EV charging solution for homes, workplaces, and public spaces. They deployed more than 6,000 AC and DC chargers across India and Southeast Asia, and take pride in chargers’ ability to work in the harshest environmental and electrical conditions.

If you are looking for any type of EV charging solutions & smart chargers, you can connect with Exicom Power Systems to get the best assistance with the best prices for EV charging solutions & smart chargers.

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