MYTHS ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Electric vehicles are uneconomical 

Electric vehicles are more economical when you take gasoline and maintenance costs. 

It takes too long to charge  

EVs can charge in 30-40 min till 80%. Over a period of time, the charging time would decrease as the battery technology keeps on developing. Battery Researchers are working with it and we will achieve it soon. 

Electric vehicle batteries will only last a few years

The average battery pack lifespan is 1,500 cycles. For 2-wheelers, with a range of 150 km per charge, this equates to a total lifespan of 225,000 km or more. For 4-wheelers, with a range of 300 km per charge, the battery pack can last 450,000 km or more.

The emission impacts of an electric vehicle are greater than those of a gasoline vehicle 

Electric vehicles typically have a smaller carbon footprint than petrol and diesel vehicles, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging and the carbon footprint of manufacturing batteries.

Electric vehicles have a very low range  

The range of electric vehicles is enough for the typical daily mileage of the average Indian driver. 

Electric vehicles are slow and have bad performance 

Electric vehicles perform better than petrol or diesel vehicles because they are more efficient and have better acceleration.

India’s electricity grid is not suited for electric vehicles

Electric vehicles result in a reduction of life-cycle carbon dioxide emissions even with the current Indian grid fuel mix. India generates 42% of its electricity from renewable sources and is on its way to achieving its ambitious target of 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.

India’s electric vehicle charging stations are not enough

According to the  Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), as of May 7, 2025, there are 26,247 operational public EV charging stations throughout the country. 

Electric vehicles get damaged in waterlogged areas and are dangerous to charge in the rain 

An undamaged electric vehicle will have water ingress protection. This means that its electrical components are well-sealed and extremely unlikely to provide an electrical hazard. 

• India is well on its way to achieving its ambitious target of 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030. As of October 31, 2022, the country has already installed 172.72 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, which accounts for more than 42% of the total installed generation capacity.

• This is a significant achievement, and it is a testament to the government's commitment to clean energy. India is now one of the world leaders in renewable energy deployment, and its transition to a clean energy future is gathering pace.

• The achievement of the 500 GW target will be a major milestone in India's fight against climate change. 

• Press release Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

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