Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati

TusharK · 25th August 2019, 23:07

Amara Raja, in collaboration with the Tirupati Municipal Corporation, has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery swapping stations in the city of Tirupati.

Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati-photo2-eauto-amaron-electric.jpg

The lithium-ion battery packs, EV charging and battery swapping stations are designed and developed at Amara Raja's R&D facility. The company has also set up a battery manufacturing facility with a capacity of 500 Mwh at its Tirupati manufacturing unit.

Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati-photo1-eauto-amaron-electric.jpg

Amara Raja has also deployed a fleet of e-Autos in Tirupati. The company will be offering lithium-ion battery packs, charging stations and fleet operation solutions as an end-to-end package to customers.

Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati-photo3-electroc-vehicles-charging-station.jpg

Link to Team-BHP News

2000rpm · 26th August 2019, 09:32

Looks so shoddy. Half hearted initiatives like these will push common public off and make them write off the EV Journey.

Such a big company should do better!

rahulskumar · 26th August 2019, 11:52

The highlight is "battery swapping" station which is a much better alternative to charging point for public transport. Experimenting with electric autos is the best option to keep them running 24x7. I advocate battery swapping rather than quick charging, this is a better option till charging infrastructure is in place.

Maverick0986 · 26th August 2019, 16:54

Couldn't agree more and stress on the fact that at least for the mass transport, three wheeler segment, battery swapping is a better alternative than charging points.

I have seen the rickshaw owners queue up in front of CNG stations, and poor souls have to wait for more than 30-60+ minutes for their turn to fill up. A similar waiting experience for charging the vehicle could deter adoption of the EVs.

K_Drive · 26th August 2019, 17:07

We need to appreciate Amara Raja for their efforts. Doesn't matter if it is shoddy or not. It is the first step for them. There should be a start somewhere. Companies and its employees should get hang of philosophy of EV and it thought process. The rest will follow.

vickster · 31st August 2019, 11:10

Do they have Battery swapping options as well ?

25th August 2019, 23:07	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,204 Thanked: 63,642 Times	Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati Amara Raja, in collaboration with the Tirupati Municipal Corporation, has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery swapping stations in the city of Tirupati. The lithium-ion battery packs, EV charging and battery swapping stations are designed and developed at Amara Raja's R&D facility. The company has also set up a battery manufacturing facility with a capacity of 500 Mwh at its Tirupati manufacturing unit. Amara Raja has also deployed a fleet of e-Autos in Tirupati. The company will be offering lithium-ion battery packs, charging stations and fleet operation solutions as an end-to-end package to customers. Link to Team-BHP News
	(7) Thanks

26th August 2019, 09:32	#2
2000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,564 Thanked: 6,369 Times	Re: Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati Looks so shoddy. Half hearted initiatives like these will push common public off and make them write off the EV Journey. Such a big company should do better!
	(2) Thanks

26th August 2019, 11:52	#3
rahulskumar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: All Over Posts: 376 Thanked: 710 Times	Re: Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati The highlight is "battery swapping" station which is a much better alternative to charging point for public transport. Experimenting with electric autos is the best option to keep them running 24x7. I advocate battery swapping rather than quick charging, this is a better option till charging infrastructure is in place.
	(1) Thanks

26th August 2019, 16:54	#4
Maverick0986 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 30 Thanked: 26 Times	Re: Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati Couldn't agree more and stress on the fact that at least for the mass transport, three wheeler segment, battery swapping is a better alternative than charging points. I have seen the rickshaw owners queue up in front of CNG stations, and poor souls have to wait for more than 30-60+ minutes for their turn to fill up. A similar waiting experience for charging the vehicle could deter adoption of the EVs.
	() Thanks

26th August 2019, 17:07	#5
K_Drive BHPian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: BLR - PKD Posts: 161 Thanked: 836 Times	Re: Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati We need to appreciate Amara Raja for their efforts. Doesn't matter if it is shoddy or not. It is the first step for them. There should be a start somewhere. Companies and its employees should get hang of philosophy of EV and it thought process. The rest will follow.
	(1) Thanks

31st August 2019, 11:10	#6
vickster BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cannanore Posts: 76 Thanked: 249 Times	Re: Amara Raja sets up EV charging stations in Tirupati Do they have Battery swapping options as well ?
	() Thanks