Why have e-vehicles facing major challenge to sustain in India:

Is this not the time to invest in an electric vehicle? Electric vehicles made their proper debut
into the commercial vehicle market in the year 2019 with Revolt RV400, which is still the
most loved/preferred electric bike in the market, and after RV400, Tata launched their Nexon
EV, which was the next super hit product in the EV market, and after that, with the entry of
countless EV-making start-ups (like Ola, Ather, Pure EV, and Hero electric), the EV market
in India never looked back.

However, according to records, only 1.8 %of the population in India accepted electric
vehicles during 20-2021 (the data for 2021-22 is yet to be released), which is incredibly low.
Why are these figures in India so low? What are the limitations with electric vehicles that are
preventing electric vehicles from becoming mainstream? Why are other nations like Norway
and China decades ahead of India in terms of EV penetration?

Our research suggests that the following are the problems so the figures in India are so low:

Range anxiety and a lack of infrastructure:

People considering electric vehicles face a number of challenges, one of which is a lack of
infrastructure. Lacks of charging stations, as well as a good charging setup in their home, are
examples of poor infra. If an electric car owner does not have the correct setup (powerful
MCB, cable, and earthling) near their home, charging a heavier electric car could be a huge
issue.

Problems with Temperature:

Temperature has a significant impact on the performance of an EV battery, making them

unsuitable for extremely cold (Uttarakhand, Meghalaya) or extremely hot (India) (Rajasthan,
Kerala). When used in a temperature range of 15-40 degrees, the battery can deliver its best
performance.

Less performance for optimal economy: 

When it comes to performance, internal combustion engines still outperform electric

automobiles. To ensure that an EV delivers the claimed range, it is critical to drive the car at a
reduced speed and be aware of the vehicle's maximum use of 'regen.'

Cost of an electric vehicle and its battery:

When it comes to purchasing an electric vehicle, the cost is the most important factor to
consider. The federal and state governments, on the other hand, provide numerous incentives.
However, the common condition in all policies is that the incentives are only valid for a
limited number of vehicles, and if the discounts and incentives are removed, the same EV
that appeared to be a good deal suddenly becomes expensive.

Lack of standardisation:
Every electric vehicle manufacturer has its own charging port, which is proving to be a
barrier to establishing a proper charging environment.

Servicing Problem:

Servicing and spare parts are critical components of every vehicle, particularly those that
travel on Indian highways. Furthermore, the materials used in new-generation electric
vehicles are of poor quality, to which corporations add high-tech features such as on-board
GPS, touch screen displays, and incredibly sensitive sensors.

Electric vehicles are unavoidable, and IC car technology must be phased out, if not now, then
at some point in the future. However, it is more crucial to choose EVs wisely. Become a wise
investor and user of this rapidly expanding goldmine sector.