With the current electric vehicle industry buzz, the two-wheeler segment is gaining traction in India. It is the fastest-growing demographic group in the EV segment, with many startups and mainstream brands releasing EV models into the market. With the auto industry currently transitioning to electric mobility, charging infrastructure has become critical. This information is also necessary for users to charge their electric scooters and motorcycles.
EV chargers are broadly classified into two types: slow or standard chargers and fast chargers.
Standard/Slow charger
This charger uses alternating current (AC) to power the EV battery packs and takes time to fully charge the batteries. The three-pin plug is the most common type of electric two-wheeler charger in India, and it can connect to any standard socket, providing a convenient and portable way of charging your EV batteries.
Then comes the type 1 charger that is equipped with a five-point adapter. Type 1 is also a slow charger that uses alternating current and is widely used in the United States and other countries, but not so much in India.
Fast Charger
The CCS (Combined Charging System) port, also known as CCS2, is the global standard type of fast charger used in India for charging two-wheelers. This type of charger accepts both AC (alternating current) and DC (Direct current) inputs and can handle up to 350kW of battery power supply. The CCS is a neatly organized arrangement of two types of pins that supports both the 3-pin charging port and a 7-pin socket (Type-2 charging port) that can draw power from both – AC and DC sources on an EV two-wheeler.
Final Thoughts
As a result, the government should necessitate standardized charging sockets in every single parking lot, whether commercial or residential, as this will result in a significant increase in the adoption of EVs. Swappable battery technology is also gaining more and more popularity. The recent Union Budget focuses on promoting swappable battery technology, which will significantly reduce EV downtime.
We hope that this article has assisted you to get mindful of different types of EV two-wheeler chargers. Need more assistance with your EV? We at TRiDE Mobility care for our EV shoppers and provide them with complete EV solutions. From range, financial aspects, and space concerns to the battery and charging solutions. Visit our website TRiDE Mobility or download our mobile application available on Google Play Store and Apple Store.
