Mahindra Electric, a market leader in battery powered electric vehicles (EVs), has questioned the Centre\u2019s decision to allow the sale and registration of EVs without batteries and said the move would end up compromising the warranty that EV manufacturers provide. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo country in the world allows registration of EVs without battery,\u201d said Mahesh Babu, MD and CEO, Mahindra Electric. \u201cWe will explain to the government that this notification has caused confusion.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Centre\u2019s move is aimed at cutting the cost of electric two- and three-wheelers since batteries account for about 30-40% of the vehicle\u2019s cost. <\/p>\n
\u201cUp to sales, the OEM is responsible for the safety of the vehicle. A vehicle is tested, manufactured and sold as an integrated vehicle and the OEM is responsible for the warranty,\u201d he said. .<\/p>\n
\u201cThis move has not been thought through and the industry has not been consulted,\u201d Mr. Babu added.<\/p>\n
\u2018Adopting flexibility\u2019<\/h2>\n
However, Jeetender Sharma, founder of electric two-wheeler maker Okinawa, said, \u201cIt is motivating to see the government working towards accelerating adoption of electric mobility. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe policy widens the scope for manufacturers and buyers both. We are swiftly adopting the much-needed flexibility and comfort in the EV ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n