1. Alternating Current (AC) v/s Direct Current (DC)
The electric grid generates and distributes AC and we need DC for EV battery charging. One has to convert AC current into DC current using a converter. DC current generates harmonics and destabilizes the electric grid.
2. Charging Stations
The state has to erect charging stations at certain intervals (say per 3 KM). The state has to invest heavily in it. Return on Investment (ROI) will take more than 15 to 20 years.
3. Peak load on the grid
State electricity boards in India are encouraging farmers to run their water pumps at mid-night -- at off-peak hours. State electricity boards are offering discounted tariff for it.
Similarly, EV owners have to plan battery charging during off-peak hours to make sure that there is no additional load on the electric grid during peak hours. State electricity boards have to arrange a discounted tariff for it.
4. Starting current v/s running current
The starting current will be higher than the running current because of Electric Motor inertia. If you frequently start-stop EV, the battery will discharge sooner. Also, when the battery is on the verge of discharge, it can only manage 'Run' phase of EV. It cannot start the EV from a standstill. In this case, you have to manually 'push start' EV.
5. Local v/s global manufacturing of batteries
One has to invest a considerable amount of money in manufacturing or assembling batteries locally. Local manufacturers will be reluctant in it if they don't see Return on Investment (ROI) in 3-5 years.
Importing batteries from other locations/countries will add to the cost of EV.
The state has to take initiative in encouraging local manufacturing and assembling of batteries required for EV.
6. Recycling v/s scrapping old batteries
The state has to plan for recycling or discarding of old batteries. Else, it would damage the environment.
7. Encourage buyer switching from traditional vehicle to EV
It is not easy to convince a buyer to scrap his existing car working on IC engine and buy a new EV.
The state has to arrange a 'scrap allowance' to encourage buyers to switch to EV.
The starting current will be higher than the running current because of Electric Motor inertia. If you frequently start-stop EV, the battery will discharge sooner. Also, when the battery is on the verge of discharge, it can only manage 'Run' phase of EV. It cannot start the EV from a standstill. In this case, you have to manually 'push start' EV.
5. Local v/s global manufacturing of batteries
One has to invest a considerable amount of money in manufacturing or assembling batteries locally. Local manufacturers will be reluctant in it if they don't see Return on Investment (ROI) in 3-5 years.
Importing batteries from other locations/countries will add to the cost of EV.
The state has to take initiative in encouraging local manufacturing and assembling of batteries required for EV.
6. Recycling v/s scrapping old batteries
The state has to plan for recycling or discarding of old batteries. Else, it would damage the environment.
7. Encourage buyer switching from traditional vehicle to EV
It is not easy to convince a buyer to scrap his existing car working on IC engine and buy a new EV.
The state has to arrange a 'scrap allowance' to encourage buyers to switch to EV.
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