Electric Vehicle Recall: Government asks EV companies to voluntarily recall defective vehicles

The centre has asked electric vehicle manufacturers to voluntarily recall defective two wheelers.

In a series of tweets, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said, “Companies may take advance action to Recall all defective batches of vehicles immediately.”

Gadkari said that several mishaps involving Electric Two Wheelers have come to light in last two months. “It is most unfortunate that some people have lost their lives and several have been injured in these incidents,” he said.

He said that an expert committee was constituted to enquire into these incidents and make recommendations on remedial steps.

“Based on the reports, we will issue necessary orders on the defaulting companies. We will soon issue quality-centric guidelines for Electric Vehicles,” he said.

Gadkari said that if any company is found negligent in their processes, a heavy penalty will be imposed and a recall of all defective vehicles will also be ordered.