There is a huge buzz going in India and it is all about the Electric Vehicles (EV) revolution. The electric vehicles era in India has begun. India is in the hunt for the development options, where electric vehicles are the prey. Almost 60% of states in India being a part of electric vehicles mission by giving subsidies to EV manufacturers. It is predicted that 50% of vehicles in India will be electric by 2030 and this number increased by 90% in 2050. So let us have a look at the advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles in India.
Advantages and Disadvantages Of Electric Vehicles In India
Advantages of electric vehicles In India
Public Transport
To reduce congestion on roads, the cost of transportation for travelers, transportation energy use and negative environmental impacts electric vehicles plays a crucial role in easy mobilization.
Sharing and mobility services
EVs will improve the sharing and mobility services in India and improves the connectivity. Through EVs, we can connect electric vehicles and reduce the cognition conditions which leads to traffic jams.
Creating jobs in Private and Government Sectors
electric vehicles are a new portion of India. Manufacturing of electric vehicles in India will provide jobs to unemployed youth in both private and government sectors.
Clean and Green Environment
electric vehicles are friendly to nature. Unlike fuel vehicles, Evs release 0% emissions into the atmosphere. Because of the clean and Green environment, the temperature levels will be under control.
Advantages of Electric Cars In India
EVs are Quiet and Smooth
An electric car is easy to operate and smooth to handle. What surprises people more is the high torque offered by EVs. Step on the accelerator and power is delivered immediately to the wheels, providing an exhilarating driving experience.
Easy Home Recharging
For electric cars, we can full our own tanks. We don’t need to feel worried about the nearest petrol bunk to refill our fuel tanks. All we need is a household charger to charge our electric car. Plugin the car at night and enjoy the ride in the morning.
Less Fuel Cost for EVs
When compared to petrol and diesel, electricity is cheap in India. Hardly 1.5 to 2 Units of power will be utilized for a full charge. There are fluctuations in diesel prices but electricity prices are mostly constant.
Less Maintenance Cost for Electric Vehicles
electric car don’t need engine oil and servicing for every three months. They are a one-time investment for lifelong benefits.
Uses of Electric Vehicles In India
Pollution Free
Top developed cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad facing a common problem with Pollution. Electric Vehicles is the solution to all pollution problems in India. Electric Vehicles use renewable energy resources and pollution free resources like solar and electric power.
Easy To Operate
Electric Vehicles are very easy to operate because of the simplified design. Most of the electric vehicles in India comes with a single driving mode which is very easy to handle. Electric vehicles can handle by housewives, senior citizens, and students also.
One Time Investment
The maintenance cost on Electric vehicles is almost negligible. All you need to do is a one-time investment on an electric vehicle to buy. There is no need for petrol and diesel, all you need is just one or two units of electricity to recharge your electric vehicle. Many EV automobile manufacturers designing their EVs to support household charging sockets.
No Licence and Registration Needed
The Indian government recently passed a law stating ‘No license is required for Electric vehicles’.This law is very useful for school and college students to unleash their excitement towards automobiles. If youngsters start using electric vehicles the pollution in India gets reduced automatically because 60% of the population in India are youth.
Disadvantages of Electric Vehicles In India
Range Constraints
Electric Vehicles are fixed for a specific range, they cant go beyond that. Most Electric vehicles can cover a range of 100KM. If someone wants to go for a long ride they need a backup battery. However, research is going on to improve the range of electric vehicles.
Charging Stations
In India, very few EV charging stations are available. Main Cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, and Hyderabad have charging stations. Some thousands of charging stations should be set up all around the country to reduce the scarcity of recharging stations.