BIS Approves Indigenous AC/DC Charging Standard for Light Electric Vehicles

Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has given its approval for a new, locally developed AC and DC combined charging standard for light electric vehicles (LEVs), marking a significant step in the standardization of EV charging in India.

Key Points

  • Unique AC/DC Charging Standard: The newly approved standard, known as ISI7017 (Part 2 / Sec 7): 2023, is the world's first to combine both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) for light electric vehicles.
  • This unified charging standard offers interoperability for various EV models and charging infrastructure providers.
  • Collaborative Development: The standard emerged through a collaborative effort involving key ....
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