Types of EV Chargers
India is changing and we are seeing a great push towards green mobility. The government is incentivising people to switch to electric vehicles and we are anticipating a surge to around 50 million EV’s on the Indian roads by 2030. Today EV manufacturers are providing cable chargers with the cars but these are slow chargers and it takes approximately 8-12 hours to fully charge the cars. In order to address the need for faster charging at home we now have a range of AC chargers of higher capacity ranging from 7.5KW to 22 KW that help charge at home in 4-6 hours. DC chargers ranging from 30KW to 240KW have been launched to address range anxiety in public places on the highways and within the cities. Solaron has tied up with leading charger manufacturers like EXICOM, TIREX and Kazam to offer a range of AC and DC chargers for 2/3 wheelers, 4 wheel drive and also for buses and trucks. We provide end to end services from selling chargers to installting and commissioning them. The government has also introduced green meters wherein the tariff for EV’s are at a subsidised rate of Rs.8 per unit. We also facilitate setting up of green meters within the premises and manage the entire documentation and liasioning process.
AC charger
These are Alternating Current (AC) chargers, the most common type of electric vehicle charging. AC charging uses standard electrical connections typically found in homes and most businesses. While these chargers are easy to set up, they take longer to fully charge an EV, with typical charging times ranging from 3 to 4 hours.
- Lower upfront equipment cost
- Commonly available at homes
- Simpler installation and upkeep
- Gentler on battery health
DC charger
Direct Current (DC) charging is faster and more efficient than Alternating Current (AC) charging, which is why rapid chargers use DC. Although DC fast chargers are more expensive than slower charging options, they are commonly installed along highways and in cities, providing a convenient solution for quick charging stops. Depending on the battery capacity and charger power, charging typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes.
- Significantly reduces charging time
- High power for rapid top-ups
- Ideal for long-distance travel
- Better for quick battery recovery
Charging Point Operations (CPO)
Is an E-Mobility industry player that builds EV charging sites, installs hardware from a variety of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) vendors, and ensures optimal ongoing EV charging operations. A Charge Point Operator (CPO) is responsible for the physical operation and maintenance of the charging infrastructure. This includes ensuring user safety, promptly reporting issues, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with other teams to provide a reliable and efficient charging service.
Solaron Homes Pvt Ltd is a CPO and has set up EV charging infrastructure in Maharashtra. Today running your own CPO is a great investment opportunity and hence Solaron is inviting entrepreneurs, investors, HNI’s to explore this new investment vehicle. Solaron takes care of the entire end to end process from sourcing locations to commissioning of the EV charger and managing the CMS platform. Earn as much as 30% ROI on your investment in a CPO.
CMS(Charging Management System or Software)
A Charging Management System or Software (CMS) is a centralized management tool which helps optimize the efficiency of all EV charge points from one central hub. It provides historical & real-time data of each charging point and the charging network as a whole. It also allows companies to easily add new charging stations and manage station groups remotely. In simpler terms, it is a management tool that allows administrators to oversee all aspects of a charging network’s operation. CMS provides valuable data on the usage of a charging station or a charging network, which can be used to plan for future charging station installations and to better understand the behaviour of EV users of a geographical area. An EV CMS is helpful for fleet operators, charge point operators (CPOs) and government bodies to plan for the deployment of charging infrastructure and to make decisions about the types of charging stations to be installed.
Solaron has invested in its own CMS platform that is integrated in all the CPO’s managed by the company. We are able to give real time data on the charger usage at the CPO and manage the cash management process for our own charger sites and investor charger sites.
