The
electric vehicle division of KLB Komaki, known for producing powerful and
sporty electric two-wheelers is now ready to charge up India’s EV
infrastructure with high-end peer-to-peer charging points across the length and
breadth of the country.
A
sum of Rs 25 crore will be invested in installing the total of 45,000 charging
points during 18 months, scheduled to commence in July 2022 and to be completed
by the end of December 2023. The organisation claims it will be the largest P2P
network equipped with smart and user-friendly features to cater to the needs of
EV owners.
Komaki
will be offering two EV charging point options to its consumers for free on the
purchase of any electric vehicle. The bigger one is a multi-purpose charge
point for bikes, cars, and three-wheelers, while the smaller point is only for
electric 2-3 wheelers. The consumer can then install the charging point
anywhere – outside their apartment, nearby commercial buildings or at a petrol
pump or EV charging station.
The
ports can be used to charge any electric vehicle and the buyer who has
installed the port can make a small margin of profit out of it. The concept is
already in the testing phase and Komaki aims at further spreading the EV
charging network through the process.
“For
EV users, charging will no more be a troublesome process as Komaki has
simplified all things through a 3-step easy process – Scan, Pay, Charge. Now,
they will be able to track their EV’s power consumption through Energy Meter, a
unique feature embedded in every charging panel. Also, they will be able to
track the nearest charging point using Komaki mobile app,” commented, Ankita
Sharma, Head of Sales and Marketing , Komaki Electric Division.
Other
unique features of the P2P charging panels are OTA Updates, for software update
and protecting the system from viruses, Surge Protection is for keeping the
vehicle safe against fluctuations and Price Calculator for time-bound pricing.
“For
service providers, it is an earning opportunity too, as the EV market is
growing in India at a staggering pace. By making their charger public, they can
earn as per booking,” she added.