GoElec

India is moving towards electric vehicles in a smart way. Adapting and innovating fast to fulfil a need. But fast enough? The shift is real. The ambition is big. The design language is certainly fluidic, futuristic, connected, and bespoke. Still, three things beg urgent attention: batteries, charging, and safety.

Batteries are the heart of EVs. Cars from Indian OEMs like those from the house of Tata Motors and Mahindra are improving. But charging still takes many hours. Heat makes batteries wear out quickly. And that’s a problem.

Charging is the next big hurdle. Range anxiety is real. Fast-charging stations are growing, thanks to OEMs, power distribution companies, and private charging solution providers. But outside big cities? Not enough. Chargers should juice up in under 30 minutes. Payments must be easy. Ideally, India needs one smart charging app. Charging should be simple for all. And available at each and every fuel filling station.

Safety is the third big issue. And in more ways than the usual suspects of body integrity, battery safety, and those gazillion extra sensors. We need better cooling systems. Real-time AI-integrated battery monitoring and checks. Then come stronger car bodies. India must catch up to global standards, which are now seen as China-led innovation and benchmarks. Our roads are tough. Our weather is harsh. Our users are demanding. And yes, our lives matter. So, our EVs must be the safest possible.

Speed. Smarts. Teamwork. Automakers, science and technology researchers, government, ancillary ecosystem players, and regulators must work together. Build better tech to make better EVs. Make them reliable.

India must lead the EV race. Move fast and act now. The future is electric, and it appeared yesterday. It’s time for all stakeholders, be it industry, innovators, policymakers, and users, to step up, collaborate, and drive this revolution. We all have to make it work by working together.