Kerala power cuts disrupt EV charging and leave vehicles undercharged
Kerala's frequent power cuts are making life tough for EV owners, especially when charging gets interrupted.
Some wake up to vehicles with low charge in the morning, and the Kerala State Electricity Board's advice to charge during off-peak hours hasn't caught on.
Kerala owners report resets, battery concerns
Owners say these outages mean manual resets and undercharged batteries, which is frustrating.
Parvathy Nair points out that night charging is vital for people who need their vehicles early for work.
Finny Kurian says "frequent interruptions during charging could harm battery health" and that "Each disruption could result in a cycle being completed, thereby affecting battery life."
The proposed project to set up about 200 new charging stations across the State in the next financial year may add to KSEB's woes.