The Raipur Municipal Company (RMC) is ready to undertake the event of ten quick EV charging stations in collaboration with the Public Sector Endeavor (PSU) Indian Oil Company within the metropolis. With it, the city physique would be the first within the nation to implement this challenge with any PSU.
Within the first section, the quick four-wheeler EV charging stations are arising at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium Premises, Gandhi Udyan, Outdated Sensible Metropolis Restricted Workplace Premises at Outside Stadium Premises, Anupam Backyard in entrance of Central Library, and Jawahar Bazar Parking. “We’re the primary within the nation to arrange quick charging stations with PSU. Within the first section, work on the 5 stations has been initiated whereas the remaining 5 charging stations will come up within the second section,” stated RMC Commissioner Abinash Mishra.
Underneath the directives of Raipur district collector Dr Gaurav Kumar Singh, municipal commissioner Abinash Mishra and govt engineer Imran Khan carried out a website inspection to assessment the proposed quick EV charging stations. The municipal commissioner has instructed the speedy completion of the challenge after needed discussions within the public curiosity.
The quick four-wheeler EV charging stations are at present operational at 4 places within the capital metropolis – the Municipal Company Headquarters parking space, Interstate Bus Stand at Bhatagaon, the multi-level parking in entrance of the Collectorate, and the previous bus stand multi-level parking close to Jaistamb Chowk. Nevertheless, these stations have been arrange by the RMC.
From April to July 2024, a complete of 3499.17 items of electrical energy have been consumed at these EV charging stations. The income from these stations is roughly Rs 10.50 per unit, offering important earnings to the RMC. The consumption of electrical energy on the EV charging stations has elevated by about 30% every month, indicating a optimistic response from residents and reflecting encouraging traits.
The EE said that in April 2024, the 4 EV charging stations consumed 378.83 items of electrical energy.
This initiative is being carried out with the involvement of corporations akin to Tata and Ather Energy, which is able to allow fast charging for automobiles at numerous places throughout the town.
