In order to facilitate an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution, Tata Power has collaborated with the Ranchi Airport Authority (RAA) to set up two public 30 kw chargers at the Birsa Munda Airport. 
 
As per Tata Power statement, the alliance is in line with Tata Power’s commitment to boost EV adoption in India along with government’s National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) to aid the electrification of private and public vehicles by facilitating the necessary infrastructure. 
 
Level-1 chargers are one of the three-speed levels of charging devices for electric vehicles (EVs), the other two being fast EV chargers and rapid EV chargers. 
 
The company added, a Level-1 charger enables a lower charging rate, between 2.3 kw and 2.5 kw, utilising standard household electrical outlets like an AC to provide power to the EV. 
 
Virendra Goyal, Head Business Development-EV Charging, Tata Power said, “We are incredibly proud to engage with the Ranchi Airport Authority to install EV chargers. We remain committed to bringing EV charging infrastructure to where the customers are; in fact, it is another step towards realising our common commitment to sustainability and lowering carbon footprints. This is also certain to address the range anxiety amongst potential and current EV owners in the city.” 
 
K L Aggarwal, Airport Director, Birsa Munda Airport – Ranchi said, “We are pleased to collaborate with India’s most reputable and well-known energy firm. With this initial installation of EV chargers, we hope to serve hundreds of EV operators and families in Ranchi who come to see off or welcome their family and friends at the airport. While waiting, they can charge their vehicle from a trusted source without any hassle.”