JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has invited expression of interest (EOI) from private companies to install, operate and maintain charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the city.
After identifying nearly 75 locations, including the Central Park, Jawahar Circle, Nursery Circle (Vaishali Nagar) and SMS Hospital parking, the civic body has decided private companies to set up the charging stations.
A senior official said, “The JDA will lease out its land situated on prime locations to these companies for establishing charging stations. The last date to submit EOI is September 27.”
Earlier, Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd (REIL) and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) had shown interest to establish these stations.
Earlier, EV chargers were proposed to install by REIL under the FAME Scheme of department of heavy industry, ministry of heavy industries & public enterprises, government of India with the objective to promote electric mobility by creating charging infrastructure and creating awareness.
Official informed, the city will have two types of charging stations - fast and slow. The fast-charging stations will take 60 minutes and slow charging station will take 6 hours.
“For slow charging stations, 800 square feet land will be required and at least 10 vehicles can be charged at a given time. Similarly, fast-charging stations will be set up in 460 square feet and its capacity will be six vehicles. However, it would also depend on the size of the vehicle.”
