Hero and Ather LECCS: Two of India’s largest automakers, Hero MotoCorp (Vida) and Ather Energy, have joined forces to form a magical consortium called ‘LEAF’. The ultimate goal of this powerful initiative is to create a shared charging network where two-wheelers and three-wheelers from different manufacturers can be charged efficiently from a single charger. No more searching for separate connectors. Today, let’s delve deeper into the benefits of LEAF (Light Electric Vehicle Acceleration Forum), the more than 20 companies involved, and the profound changes it promises in the charging world.
LEAF Launches
Electric two-wheeler sales in India are rapidly gaining momentum, but the different charging ports from different manufacturers have been a major headache for customers. The Light Electric Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF) was formed to address this pressing issue. India’s Minister of Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, has successfully launched this magical platform. The primary objective of this successful agreement between leading companies like Hero Vida and Ather Energy is to create a simple charging network that is completely interoperable. This means that an Ather customer will now be able to charge their vehicle at a Hero station, and a Hero customer will be able to charge their vehicle at any other successful station.
LECCS Standard
The most powerful and successful component of the LEAF Forum is the LECCS (IS 17017) standard, which has been fully approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This is a unique combined AC/DC connector that successfully supports both slow and fast charging. With the advent of this robust technology, charging anxiety will be completely eliminated. Finding a charging point on the roads will now be a simple and easy experience. With this magical confluence of charging point operators and software providers, India is on a strong path to becoming a global leader in the EV segment.
A Strong Alliance of Over 20 Companies
This magical consortium includes not just Hero and Ather, but over 20 successful vehicle manufacturers and charging experts. This illustrious list includes prominent names like Vida (Hero), Ather, River Mobility, Greaves Electric, Matter, Bigaus, eMobi, ChargeZone, and Exicom. Officials say that EV adoption in India is now at a turning point, and strong initiatives like LEAF will play a significant role in fully attracting customers to electric vehicles. In collaboration with government agencies, this forum is committed to effectively removing every significant barrier to charging.
