BSES, Ola Electric To Set Up EV Battery Swapping And Charging Stations In Delhi
Published On 25-Nov-2019 14:08:15
Battery swapping drastically reduces wait time through its under-3-minute interchange of batteries versus 1.5-2 hours minimum for the charging solution. It also improves battery life and performance
Taking the EV baton forward, BSES Discoms announced on Monday that is has tied up with Ola Electric to set up battery swapping and charging stations in the national capital. According to BSES, the agreement is for three years and is likely to hasten the adoption of electric vehicles in the city.
While sister discom BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) will set up the stations in south and west Delhi, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) will do so in east and central Delhi, it said.
"EVs (two and three-wheelers, and e-rickshaws) will be able to avail the services at these stations. Looking at the response, their number will be increased. Some of these stations will also have a provision for charging electric cars, said BSES.”
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"Ola Electric will manage and operate these stations through a cloud-based software system. On its part, BSES will facilitate in identification of strategic locations for battery swapping (and charging) stations, depending on the optimum usage and potential of electric vehicles in the area," it added.
Noting that a critical factor impending growth of EVs is the lack of charging station, the statement said that, “battery swapping has significant potential as a mode for charging small vehicles, creating favorable economics for consumers, discoms and also for the power sector."
It further added that battery swapping "mimics the experience of existing fuel pumps. It is swift and convenient and takes the same amount or less time as existing fuel pumps. Battery swapping drastically reduces wait time through its under-3-minute interchange of batteries versus 1.5-2 hours minimum for the charging solution. It also improves battery life and performance.”
Source: Economic Times
