Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and JSW-MG Motor India are going all out to address the biggest deterrent in EV adoption-charging infrastructure. The top two manufacturers in India’s nascent passenger electric vehicles on Tuesday announced initiatives which are aimed at addressing-charging woes-one of the major pain points of EV ownership.
TPEM said its collaborating with Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) to offer through a combined offering of EVs and solar rooftop systems. MG said through its E-Hub it aims to simplify the process of locating, reserving, and paying for charging stations. Tata Motors said the collaboration with Tata Power Renewable Energy, TPEM will enable customers to get a solar rooftop system installed through TPREL.
In addition, both companies will promote EVs/EV Charging and solar rooftop systems to their respective customers to drive awareness of the benefits. Both EVs and solar power systems have zero tailpipe emissions. The package will reduce the total cost of ownership for EVs, reduce the electricity bill for EV customers and accelerate the payback for solar rooftop owners who buy an EV providing 100% emissions free power for EVs.
