Review on Charging Methods and Electric Drive Solutions for Electric Vehicles in India

Abstract-In India, the regulations pertaining to electric vehicles (EVs) and their charging have mainly been influenced by global standards. In comparison to other nations with the second largest population and the seventh largest country, the low rate of EV adoption is significant; it will take time to catch up with the growth rate. Therefore, in order to encourage the sale and use of EVs in India, it is imperative to develop a strong and appropriate charging infrastructure and driving technologies. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity in India due to low maintenance cost and zero emissions. The range of the EVs depends on the energy stored in their batteries which can be charged by using a normal (AC) charger or a fast (DC) charger. The batteries in EVs can be used as storage devices in Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle to Load (V2L) technologies. Electric Drives plays an important role in EV applications. Hence this paper comprehensively investigates the state of the art of EV charging methods and electric drive solutions for EV applications in India.