Implementation of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in India - a strategic plan

Air pollution is hazardous, and a major component of this air pollution is millions of conventional fuel vehicles emitting harmful and toxic gases. Vehicular pollution levels are rising rapidly everywhere. One of the ways to solve the problem is by switching to alternate propulsion vehicles such as vehicles powered by an electric motor. Electric vehicles have been introduced across the globe and are rapidly gaining popularity amongst the people. However, the inclination to buy EVs will largely depend upon the availability of charging infrastructure. The estimated cost of setting up a public charging infrastructure (PCI) is huge. Therefore, a phase-wise implementation of PCI is required. The decision regarding the number and location of these charging stations will be critical for the overall success of the EVs. This paper discusses a phase-wise installation of charging stations based on various factors and parameters. This paper formulates the logical basis for the required number of charging stations and their location in a city.