The UT of Chandigarh is set to have EV charging stations soon in its paid parking lots. Recently, the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) of the UT administration has written to the civic body to identify the locations for both fast and slow charging stations. As of now, no financial model has been mentioned by Crest. Hence, it is also not clear whether the municipal corporation (MC) will make some revenue out of it.
As per the information provided by the UT administration to the MC, a total of 600 square feet parking area is required for a fast-charging station and 1,000 square feet for a slow charging station inclusive of the area required for equipment like transformers.
The UT also told the MC that it has received requests from two companies who had got the charging stations allocated from the department of heavy industries. As per the sources, since the UT has asked to provide space for the charging station, the company will tell us the exact locations and space will be provided accordingly.
