Is India ready for Electric Vehicles?
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Sreelakshmi Murali said:
4 months ago
Hi Everyone, though I feel their is a big need for India to move on to Electric Vehicles it is not at all the right time I feel. If u ask their is a need ? Yes. Is India Ready? No. Why?
1. Do we have enough power stations with enough capacity to charge these vehicles if we replace fuel driven ones by the ones powered by electricity ?
2. Can we use electricity that much without running out of it ? If India is able to properly make electricity out of renewable sources, Yes we can. But for that we have to first work on developing Electricity generation economically, viable and easily through renewable sources first.
3. Are the electric vehicles ready for the Indian customers ? I don't think so.
Recently I have heard my friends and colleague's continuously complaining on how their is a need to repair or do some kind of work on the electric vehicles on a very frequently basis to make that machine work the way it is supposed to be.
1. Do we have enough power stations with enough capacity to charge these vehicles if we replace fuel driven ones by the ones powered by electricity ?
2. Can we use electricity that much without running out of it ? If India is able to properly make electricity out of renewable sources, Yes we can. But for that we have to first work on developing Electricity generation economically, viable and easily through renewable sources first.
3. Are the electric vehicles ready for the Indian customers ? I don't think so.
Recently I have heard my friends and colleague's continuously complaining on how their is a need to repair or do some kind of work on the electric vehicles on a very frequently basis to make that machine work the way it is supposed to be.
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Gangadhar said:
4 months ago
To know whether India is ready for EVs or not, people should first understand what EVs are. Unlike conventional petrol or diesel vehicles, EVs use one or more electric motors for propulsion. EVs have a battery that is charged through an electricity supply.
EVs are not only "Environmentally friendly" but also "Cost-Effective" as the Government of India incentivizing the use of EVs by providing subsidies and lower motor taxes on EVs.
However, we also cannot ignore that electric charging stations are not available everywhere in India except for some metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, etc. For this reason, they are not suitable for long-distance travel.
Conclusion:
EVs in India are still in the developing stage, and the government, as well as the original equipment manufacturers (automotive industry) , are promoting them to create an eco-friendly environment and cost-effective journeys for passengers.
EVs are not only "Environmentally friendly" but also "Cost-Effective" as the Government of India incentivizing the use of EVs by providing subsidies and lower motor taxes on EVs.
However, we also cannot ignore that electric charging stations are not available everywhere in India except for some metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, etc. For this reason, they are not suitable for long-distance travel.
Conclusion:
EVs in India are still in the developing stage, and the government, as well as the original equipment manufacturers (automotive industry) , are promoting them to create an eco-friendly environment and cost-effective journeys for passengers.
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K Raghu Ram Reddy said:
4 months ago
Good evening all,
In my opinion, EVs are good for developing countries like India, but Indians need more confidence when buying items. Therefore, If EVs have alternative solutions, everyone will like them.
What is that?
EVs should be manufactured with battery and petrol facilities. Everyone likes them, so there is a chance to increase sales. According to Indian psychology, confidence is more important than cost.
In my opinion, EVs are good for developing countries like India, but Indians need more confidence when buying items. Therefore, If EVs have alternative solutions, everyone will like them.
What is that?
EVs should be manufactured with battery and petrol facilities. Everyone likes them, so there is a chance to increase sales. According to Indian psychology, confidence is more important than cost.
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Vikrant patel said:
4 months ago
According to my view, point some somewhere it has some advantages or disadvantages.
Advantages.
1) it is eco-friendly:- as we know the Situation of Delhi what's the level of pollution is there.
2) It is a one-time investment:- As we know the cost of Petrol every day the price of petrol is increasing so it is like a one-time investment.
Disadvantages.
1) A charging station is not available everywhere.
2) It is not for long distances.
3) Speed is not as compared to normal bikes.
4) Heating issues as we know the situation of Ola scooties.
5) Costly affair: It is costly not everyone easily gets it.
In conclusion, India is still not fit for EVs.
Advantages.
1) it is eco-friendly:- as we know the Situation of Delhi what's the level of pollution is there.
2) It is a one-time investment:- As we know the cost of Petrol every day the price of petrol is increasing so it is like a one-time investment.
Disadvantages.
1) A charging station is not available everywhere.
2) It is not for long distances.
3) Speed is not as compared to normal bikes.
4) Heating issues as we know the situation of Ola scooties.
5) Costly affair: It is costly not everyone easily gets it.
In conclusion, India is still not fit for EVs.
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Indhu said:
4 months ago
Hi all;
In my point view, electric vehicles are very useful for today's life and also good for our environment because that does not create air pollution but electric vehicle's cost is very high so when people don't have more money they can't buy the vehicles. That is only the appointment of electric vehicles price and also sometimes electric vehicles could be not safe because suddenly burn to fire electric vehicles. I say electric vehicles are safe for our world but not safe for humans in some time.
Thank you.
In my point view, electric vehicles are very useful for today's life and also good for our environment because that does not create air pollution but electric vehicle's cost is very high so when people don't have more money they can't buy the vehicles. That is only the appointment of electric vehicles price and also sometimes electric vehicles could be not safe because suddenly burn to fire electric vehicles. I say electric vehicles are safe for our world but not safe for humans in some time.
Thank you.
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MANIK Karmakar said:
4 months ago
In my point of view, India is not ready for electric vehicles. Because India is a developing nation. It has a lack of infrastructure for EVs. Roads are not suitable for running electric bikes or any other vehicles.
Secondly, younger people will not show interest in purchasing electricity because they will not fulfil their needs of them. Youngsters love racing bikes or cars. Electric bikes or cars have lacking in speed.
Secondly, younger people will not show interest in purchasing electricity because they will not fulfil their needs of them. Youngsters love racing bikes or cars. Electric bikes or cars have lacking in speed.
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Kedarnath Sing said:
5 months ago
Yes, India is ready for electric vehicles, because people are slowly switching towards electric vehicles and electric vehicles are very good for the environment. The electric vehicle companies are also switched to the very best development of the battery and all as well as they increase the power efficiency that can run the less time and cover the distance as well and they're developing the HEV.
The government also planning to run the electric vehicles as well as possible. They also do the advertisement and awareness as well.
The government also planning to run the electric vehicles as well as possible. They also do the advertisement and awareness as well.
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Vicky said:
5 months ago
Hello everyone.
In my point of view, India is not ready for Electrical Vehicles. Because of the following reasons.
1. Electrical Vichles cost are very expensive.
2. Charging stations are not available in rural areas.
3. India is a developing country, hence roads here are not suitable for Electric vehicles.
4. We can not travel long distances, it is a major drawback thereof.
In my point of view, India is not ready for Electrical Vehicles. Because of the following reasons.
1. Electrical Vichles cost are very expensive.
2. Charging stations are not available in rural areas.
3. India is a developing country, hence roads here are not suitable for Electric vehicles.
4. We can not travel long distances, it is a major drawback thereof.
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Leena Raj said:
5 months ago
Hello Everyone,
I would like to add some points here as to why India is not ready for electric vehicles right now.
First of all, India is a developing country so, we still don't have a highly developed infrastructure, especially in rural areas, and second thing is that it needs gas stations which are quite a few.
The next point is that the Indian middle-class economy still does not support price vehicles even though we know that it would be a one-time investment. So, it is still a long way to go in India to introduce electric vehicles to a large population. But I am pretty sure using electric vehicles in India will add value to sustainable development.
I would like to add some points here as to why India is not ready for electric vehicles right now.
First of all, India is a developing country so, we still don't have a highly developed infrastructure, especially in rural areas, and second thing is that it needs gas stations which are quite a few.
The next point is that the Indian middle-class economy still does not support price vehicles even though we know that it would be a one-time investment. So, it is still a long way to go in India to introduce electric vehicles to a large population. But I am pretty sure using electric vehicles in India will add value to sustainable development.
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Sanchita Dwivedi said:
6 months ago
Hello everyone, I am Sanchita Dwivedi.
I believe India is not fully ready for electric vehicles yet. Being a developing country, India still needs to make several improvements, such as upgrading infrastructure, modifying roads, and installing more charging stations. Although efforts are being made, it will take time for widespread adoption.
While electric vehicles (EVs) are eco-friendly, they are still quite expensive. However, it's important to note that they are a one-time investment; after that, the running cost is significantly lower, contributing to both sustainable development and reducing pollution.
On the positive side, more people are starting to use EVs, and the sales of electric vehicles in India are steadily increasing, which is a promising sign for the future.
I believe India is not fully ready for electric vehicles yet. Being a developing country, India still needs to make several improvements, such as upgrading infrastructure, modifying roads, and installing more charging stations. Although efforts are being made, it will take time for widespread adoption.
While electric vehicles (EVs) are eco-friendly, they are still quite expensive. However, it's important to note that they are a one-time investment; after that, the running cost is significantly lower, contributing to both sustainable development and reducing pollution.
On the positive side, more people are starting to use EVs, and the sales of electric vehicles in India are steadily increasing, which is a promising sign for the future.
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