Mumbai Metro 3 to Get Battery Swapping: Quick Charge for EVs at Stations

• Mumbai Metro administration is expanding battery swapping facilities to Metro 3 underground line stations to promote electric vehicles and reduce pollution.
• A total of 23 battery swapping machines will be installed along the Metro 3 line, allowing EV drivers to quickly exchange discharged batteries for fully charged ones.
• This facility will benefit electric two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and small commercial vehicles, saving charging time.
• Key locations for installation include Aarey JVLR, SEEPZ, MIDC, Santacruz Metro Station, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Dharavi, Worli, and Acharya Atre Chowk.
• Similar battery swapping centers on Metro 2A and Metro 7 lines received positive responses, leading to this expansion.

Why It Matters: Mumbai Metro 3 introduces battery swapping at 23 stations, boosting EV adoption and reducing pollution.