Maharashtra government issues SOP for charging e-vehicles

Updated On: 12 October, 2022 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale

Maharashtra has mandated that EV charging stations be put in open areas to minimise risk of fire spread; users told not to bring vehicles inside flats for charging and to be alert

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An EV charging station at the basement of the parking lot at NSCI

The state government has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for electric vehicle charging stations to ensure fires do not occur. The move comes amid rising cases of electric vehicles and e-bikes bursting into flames, especially when being charged.

Rules for charging stations

The SOP mentions that e-scooters should not be taken to individual flats for charging purposes. DC fast chargers must now also be clearly differentiated from conventional ones. “As the charging methods could be either AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current), the safety requirements need to address both. Where multiple chargers are in use, there should be clear and prominent notices at each charging point indicating if it is suitable for AC or DC charging,” said an official.

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