Kovai-based firm’s EV chargers boost ‘Make in India’ initiative

The Ampere electrical vehicle (EV) chargers project has been partly funded by Technology Development Board (TDB), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, as a part of the Make-in-India initiative, while giving thrust to the budding EV industry.  

Charging infrastructure is critical and must be addressed to make the green mobility paradigm a reality in India. The Government and industry unison towards the movement has begun with the initiative of manufacturing of EV parts and accessories, besides other policy related reforms. 

Hemalatha Annamalai, Founder and CEO, Ampere Vehicles Pvt Ltd, said, “Our EV chargers are specially designed to endure the harsh Indian weather conditions, thus making it easy to adopt for commercial use. This will go a long way in reducing the overall price of the vehicles, while boosting indigenous manufacturing in the country. The aim is to translate maximum value to our customers who trust our products.” 

Ampere chargers will potentially enhance the life of batteries, thereby reducing the running cost of electric vehicles in the long run. Ampere has been incubating innovations for promoting indigenous manufacturing, in sync with the government’s ‘Make-in-India’ initiative, for reducing the cost of the vehicle for its end-users.