Energy Transition and EV Infrastructure

In Karnataka, the EV transition is stalling due to a lopsided EV-to-charger ratio of 235:1. "Range anxiety" remains the primary barrier to adoption. Just as the Hauz Rani fire revealed a lack of urban safety audits, the EV sector suffers from a lack of accessible scientific laboratories to test battery safety and charger reliability. Transitioning to a green economy requires regulatory harmonization—simplifying land acquisition for chargers and enforcing battery waste management rules.