Considering all the above parameters, it does look like it is absolutely possible to design and develop a holistic system which can enable the country to realize its true EV potential. With different stakeholders in this. Ecosystem, co-ordination and cooperation is not only possible but is a must in order to develop a robust system for the future.
This collaboration requires the following moving parts of the ecosystem to come together -
- Chemical industry, which handles battery chemicals
- Plastic industry, which addresses battery housing
- Mechanical industry, responsible for battery manufacturing
- Electronic industry, to ensure accurate information to data conversion
- Software, for communication and to build the one-stop platform
- Banking, to build a sound e-payment gateway
- Digital network for cloud data management
It is also critical that the government and private EV players come together to the table to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Indian EV industry. They need to work together to find solutions to spiral the growth of the EV sector. Policy intervention is a must, technology is a given. But what really matters is intent.
