Bengaluru: In the wake of increasing petrol and diesel prices, people in Silicon City are favouring the purchase of passenger-friendly electric vehicles (EV), boosting its sale.
Compared to fuel-powered vehicles, the cost of e-vehicles is much cheaper than before, only companies used to buy e-cars but now taxi drivers preferring electric cars and giving service to passengers.
According to statistics from the Department of Transportation, Silicon City registers about 400 e-vehicles per month in 10 RTO offices in the city.
There are a total of 26,209 electric vehicles in the state. Electric vehicles have a lot of options in pricing and design compared to petrol and diesel vehicles. The government is subsidizing some model two-wheelers as well.
The petrol price in the city is currently Rs 94 per litre. But electric vehicles cost around Rs 1 per km as per data. It can also save a lot on oil change and other expenses. It gives a taxi driver a greater advantage.
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Already 136 charging stations have been established from BESCOM. There are about 140 e-vehicle charging stations still on the cards.
A student named Badrinath an engineering graduate along with his dad runs a showroom of e-bikes and vehicles has given a special briefing about electric vehicles.
