A new industry consortium, the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), has been launched to promote a more integrated and interoperable charging ecosystem for electric two- and three-wheelers in India.
The forum was inaugurated by H. D. Kumaraswamy and brings together stakeholders from across the light electric vehicle (LEV) value chain, including vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure operators, component suppliers and technology providers.
LEAF has been established through a memorandum of understanding between Hero MotoCorp, Ather Energy and IPEC India, which will serve as the founding members and form the initial steering committee.
The consortium aims to collaborate with government bodies, regulators and industry associations to support the development of EV charging infrastructure aligned with policy objectives. Its focus areas include improving interoperability across charging networks, enhancing reliability and delivering a consistent user experience.
A key initiative highlighted at the launch is the Light Electric Combined Charging System (LECCS), a standard approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards under IS 17017 (Part 2/Section 7). The standard defines a combined AC/DC “Type 7” connector designed to support both slow and fast charging, while enabling communication and interoperability between vehicles and charging networks.
At launch, LEAF included over 20 member organisations spanning OEMs, charge point operators, suppliers and software providers. The consortium plans to expand its membership in the coming months.
The initiative is positioned as an industry-led effort to address challenges related to fragmented charging networks and to support the broader adoption of electric mobility in India.
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