Amid booming EV sales in India, a nagging issue: Who will service your car?

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In Mumbai, meanwhile, Bhim Rao, an entrepreneur, saw his cars controller was not working..

It is cost-efficient to replace the entire unit rather than to repair it, she says.. While conventional vehicles have parts like brake discs and brake pads, which can be replaced without affecting other components, an EV has an electronic braking system, which uses the energy generated by braking to recharge the battery..

Today, our turnaround time for service has improved, with the majority of vehicle repairs completed in less than two days, says an Ola spokesperson, adding, We consistently roll out software updates to ensure continuous well-being of our vehicles..

They are sensitive as to how the planet is evolving, very conscious about the cost of driving and desire cutting-edge technology, says Vivek Srivatsa, chief commercial officer of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, which opened a flagship service centre in Gurgaon..

We have created roles like EV Texpert and EV Technician to handle maintenance and repair services, says Gaurav Gupta, deputy MD, MG Motor India, the second largest electric PV maker..