Leading the inauguration of its first electric vehicle, midsize SUV named Concept eVX, Maruti Suzuki India is preparing to launch about 25,000 EV charging stations.
The automaker is in talks with energy and oil marketing organizations to develop a strong charging infrastructure, and it plans to utilize its network of more than 5,100 service centers spread across 2,300 cities. According to the report, one of the biggest obstacles to the nation’s switch to electric vehicles has been the absence of such an ecosystem.
In order to find charging stations, they (Maruti) have begun searching their dealer workshops. In least one dedicated berth and two charging stations are intended to be present in the service centers. In Bengaluru, the company has already begun training service mechanics.
Insiders at oil marketing businesses claim that the automaker has contacted them about setting aside space at their retail sites for EV charging stations and service stations. Managing Director of Maruti Suzuki Hisashi Takeuchi stated last week, “We will develop a number of solutions for our EV customers to alleviate their worries about being an EV owner.”
At the 64th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) in New Delhi, he had stated, “We will use the strength of our network to give confidence to the customers for after-sale support.”
This drop is thought to be attributed to elements including high upfront costs, range anxiety, and a restricted infrastructure for charging. Before a significant EV launch, automakers frequently set up their charging infrastructure and expand it through partnerships. According to the research, Tata Motors, the market leader in EVs and the manufacturer of five electric vehicles, has placed 5,600 public charging stations. Meanwhile, Tata Power Renewable Energy has deployed over 101,924 residential charging connections.
