Mumbai Airport sets up Electric Vehicle charging stations – EQ Mag

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has installed six DC fast EV charging stations at Terminals 1 and 2 in a bid to fast-track the push toward carbon neutrality.

The Electric Vehicle boom has been a notable topic in India, as consumers are now inclined towards making more conscious travel choices. Aiming to significantly contribute to the nation’s green infrastructure while comprehending passenger’s preference, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has installed six robust DC fast EV charging stations at Terminals 1 and 2.

With this CSMIA has created an ecosystem to fast-track its journey towards carbon neutrality. Starting from December 9, 2022, the brand-new fast charging stations are available for service and open as Public Charging Stations (PCS) for passengers as well as guests visiting CSMIA.

Acting as an Ambassador for Change, CSMIA has commissioned the EV charging stations at P1 – Multi-level Car Parking (MLCP) at Terminal 1, P5 – MLCP at Terminal 2, and Airside of CSMIA. For privately owned EVs, commuters using the facility of EV charging station at CSMIA’s MLCP, would be billed only for charging sessions. EV users will be given a deduction against the parking fees.

Keeping passengers’ safety in mind, the airport has adhered to all the requirements, policies, and protocols outlined by the Regulators.

What are the features?

• CSMIA has successfully commissioned DC fast Chargers – CCS Type II Dual Gun 60 KW & GB/T (DC 001) Dual Gun 40 kW Charger at both the terminals on Landside.
• Fast chargers deployed at MLCP are compatible with all the prevailing EV cars in the country.
• Soon, there would be augmentation of 60 kW & 240 KW capacity EV chargers catering to the changing needs of Airside logistics.

Ecological benefits of EV charging stations at CSMIA:

• The presence of EV charging stations will contribute to building an environment that focuses on reducing the carbon footprint
• Improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI) around the airport
• CSMIA runs on 100% renewable energy with its onsite solar power plant, Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) and procuring green power, thus sourcing 100% green power to charge vehicles that will emit ‘Zero CO2’.

Source: PTI