BHEL installs first SEV charging station on Delhi-Chandigarh highway

The first in the series of charging stations was inaugurated by Department of Heavy Industry Secretary A R Sihag in the presence of BHEL Chairman and Managing Director Atul Sobti at Ethnic India Resort in Sonepat district, the company announced on Monday.

The project is covered under the FAME scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) & Electric Vehicles in India) of the DHI.

The establishment of EV chargers at regular intervals over the entire 250 km stretch between Delhi and Chandigarh would allay range-anxiety among the Electric Vehicle users and bolster their confidence for inter-city travel.

As part of the project, BHEL has also developed a Central Monitoring System (CMS) for EV chargers with a user friendly mobile app. BHEL's scope of work in the project includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply and installation of the EV charging stations along with a Central Monitoring System.

According to the company, each SEVC station will be equipped with a rooftop solar power plant to supply green energy and EV chargers.

As part of its diversification initiative, BHEL has been expanding its footprints in the emobility business. Notably, the company has already installed DC chargers at Udyog Bhawan here.

BHEL is also executing another commercial order for installation of DC chargers across various locations in the country. The company is also extending its offering in the e-mobility segment and has equipped itself to foray into manufacturing of EV chargers, electric buses and related critical components.

As part of the 'Make in India' initiative, in-house development of EV motors, propulsion systems and fast chargers has also been undertaken by the company.