On Tuesday, the country unveiled its first solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station, which features second-life battery storage, at the BESCOM EV Hub Charging Station. This pilot project, named Renewable Energy to Electric Vehicle (RE2EV), marks a significant step forward in advancing clean energy and sustainable transport infrastructure. The inauguration was officiated by Karnataka’s Energy Minister K J George. George highlighted that the combination of solar energy with repurposed batteries allows for a sustainable, grid-independent operation, providing better access to charging stations in a high-demand area.
Bengaluru gets India’s first solar EV charging station with second-life batteries
