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EV Battery Testing Facility in Kolkata to Be Inaugurated by Pralhad Joshi – Major Push for Green Mobility

The establishment of this facility is expected to be a game changer for EV battery manufacturers, particularly those operating in eastern India.
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Kolkata: In a significant move to bolster India’s transition to sustainable transportation, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) battery testing facility at the Alipore Regional Laboratory in Kolkata on Wednesday.

This initiative aligns with India’s broader vision of achieving 30% EV penetration by 2030 and underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing EV infrastructure and safety standards.

National Benchmark for EV Battery Quality and Safety

The newly developed facility is expected to serve as a national benchmark in ensuring the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of EV batteries. Officials say the infrastructure will support early fault detection, improve product reliability, and facilitate innovation in the EV space.

According to an official statement-

“This facility will serve as a national benchmark for EV quality assurance, providing manufacturers with early fault detection, enhancing product reliability, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety and performance regulations.”

Comprehensive Testing Capabilities

The Kolkata lab is equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure to conduct a wide range of critical battery and component tests, including

Electrical Safety Compliance

  • FCC/ISED Regulatory Compliance
  • Functional Safety and Durability Tests
  • Climate and Temperature Stress Tests
  • Ingress Protection (IP Rating) Assessments
  • UV Exposure and Corrosion Resistance Tests
  • Mechanical Safety Checks (e.g., Flammability and Glow Wire Tests)

These capabilities will ensure that batteries and EV components meet internationally recognized standards, making them safer and more reliable for consumers.

Strategic Boost for Eastern India’s EV Industry

The establishment of this facility is expected to be a game changer for EV battery manufacturers, particularly those operating in eastern India. The lab will offer affordable and accessible testing services, enabling domestic players to reduce dependence on foreign testing agencies and thereby speed up time-to-market.

Officials noted that the lab would also help boost investor and consumer confidence, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities that are now emerging as potential EV hubs.

A Step Towards India’s Green Mobility Goals

The launch of this facility is part of a broader ecosystem being built by the Indian government to support its ambitious EV goals, including

  • Achieving 30% electric vehicle penetration by 2030
  • Reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels
  • Lowering transportation sector emissions
  • Encouraging domestic manufacturing through Make-in-India and PLI schemes

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is expected to highlight the government’s commitment to sustainability, safety, and innovation during the inauguration.

Sustainable Transport Transformation

With the inauguration of the EV battery testing facility in Kolkata, India strengthens its position as a forward-looking nation investing in green technology, domestic capability, and climate-resilient infrastructure. It also reinforces the critical role of testing infrastructure as an enabler of India’s sustainable transport transformation.


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