Indian infrastructure restricts domestic electric car market

At the time when all major car manufacturers are looking forward for launching hi-tech zero emission models in Indian markets, the Indian infrastructure is posing a big question mark on its existence.

There are many hurdles that these low emission cars have to face in the Indian market and among them the major ones are parking facilities, electricity and apt roads to carry these cars. The car manufacturers are working hard to bring out a proper answer to these questions.

In a statement Mr. Sandeep Singh who is the Deputy Managing Director in Toyota Kirloskar mentioned that the low emission car will not pick good demand in Indian markets until and unless we have spacious parking slots, smooth roads and sufficient electricity. He also commented that the builders and government has to take some real effective measures in order to make these low emission car a big success. Among these steps Mr. Singh suggested that the building plans of new apartments should also consider charger stations in it.

Addressing the same issue, Rajeev Kapoor who is President and Chief Executive Officer of Fiat India said that they have plans to invest more on the infrastructure than on electric car segment prior to launch of low emission cars. He also added that though it is a good fact that the car manufacturers are turning to Eco-friendly technology but at the same time they are neglecting big fact that it can only be supported through good infrastructure.

The similar views were also echoed from American car manufacturer General Motors. The companies are admitting big fact that Indian ground in not the best destination to launch zero-emission cars as it lacks necessary infrastructure. According to company's official, the company is set to ring a zero-emission car to Indian roads but the big concern of infrastructure is yet unanswered.

Among the recent launches Revai from Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles has plans to build new plant in Bangalore with a capacity of 30,000 units per annum and it will start the construction from June next year. The company is relying heavily on improvement of infrastructure in India which will help them reach their target of increasing the sales by 3 times in coming 12 to 18 months.

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