- Approved by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
- Could be used for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and micro four-wheelers
- Developed by Ather Energy
Ather Energy has received approval from the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) for its recently developed indigenous charging connector. It is called the Light Electric Combined Charging System (LECCS) and can be used by two-, three-, and four-wheelers.
Globally, this is the first-ever combined AC and DC charger, that has been developed in India. Various bodies like the NITI Aayog, the Department of Science and Technology, ARAI, EV makers, and the Bureau of Indian Standards came together for the development of the new common charger connector.
With the introduction of the LECCS, the eco-system could benefit from a large-scale adoption of electric vehicles. So far, manufacturers have set charging standards, designs, and operating systems for the chargers. But with the newly introduced standard, dubbed IS17017, the development of the products, too, could be simplified. Additionally, independent charging operators, too, could benefit from this and more fast and slow charging stations could be made present across the country.
