Will the Mahindra BE.07’s 175kW fast charging capability really be useful in India?
According to Mahindra, the BE.07 will feature 175kW DC fast charging — and can refuel the battery from 5 percent to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. On paper, this is impressive, but it begs the question: is this even practical in the Indian context? However, India still has a limited charging infrastructure: most public chargers have much lower power outputs. Moreover, charging of such high power would likely be very stressful on the electrical grid. However, future proofing the vehicle with fast charging capability could be considered a forward looking move. And there's the question of battery longevity, too: will using such high power charging degrade the battery quicker? Is Mahindra over promising a feature that may not be used in real world that much or is it a necessary step for a faster charging EV future in India?
For now, it's overkill, but it'll be great when the infrastructure catches up. It’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Waste of money. I would much rather they prioritize longer range over faster charging. Anyway most people will charge at home.
It’s not just about public chargers. It could be amazing for highway rest stops on long trips.
In the summer, the grid can barely handle AC units. How on earth is it going to cope with thousands of cars charging at 175kW?
There is a real concern about battery degradation. I wouldn't want to use such high power charging too often.
It's a marketing gimmick. That fast charge will be needed how often by the average person?
This is exactly what we need to fight range anxiety. If people know that they can charge up quickly, they will be more comfortable with EVs.
What I'm more interested in is how much it will cost to use these high power chargers. It is usually way more expensive.
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