Hitender Vigamal

EV & Clean Mobility | Head of Sales, Planet3 Energy | ex-ABB Country Business Lead | Industrial Automation → EV Charging | Films, society & inconvenient truths

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

⚡ 100,000 km in an EV: ₹7.19 Lakh Saved, 10 Tonnes CO₂ Offset & 476 Trees Planted

In February 2021, I made a conscious decision to switch to electric mobility and brought home the Tata Nexon EV Prime XZ+. Back then, Faridabad had no public chargers, and range anxiety was very real. But I believed in the future. It was time to walk the talk.

Fast forward to July 2025:
✅ 100,000 km driven
✅ ₹89,500 total charging cost
✅ ₹85,000 total service cost (including wire harness repair)
✅ 7,700 litres of petrol saved
✅ 10,000 kg of CO₂ emissions avoided
✅ 476 trees worth of carbon offset
✅ ₹7.19 lakh saved in fuel alone

🔋 Technical Summary
Vehicle Tata : Nexon EV Prime XZ+
Battery Capacity : 30kWh
Avg. Consumption : 112Wh/km = 0.112 kWh/km
Total Distance : 100,000km
Total Energy Used : 100,000 × 0.112 = 11,200kWh
Charging Cost : ₹89,500 → ₹0.895/km
Service Cost : ₹85,000 (total including one major cost wire harness replacement)

⚙️ Charging Split
Home Charging (BRIGHTBLU AC Type 2 Charger) : 82% = 9,184 kWh
Public DC Charging (ABB) : 18% = 2,016 kWh

💡 All ABB DC chargers used were installed during my tenure as Country Business Head, ABB eMobility India.
💡I use the AC only when driving with family, not just to extend range, but to reduce overall energy consumption and minimize environmental impact with every kilometer

🌱 Environmental Impact
ICE Car CO₂/km : 180g/km = 18,000 kg for 100,000 km
EV CO₂/km (India grid avg. 24% RE) : 80g/km = 8,000 kg
✅ Net CO₂ Saved : 10,000 kg (10 tonnes)
🌳 Tree Equivalent : 10,000 ÷ 21 = ~476 trees planted⛽ Petrol Avoided : 7.7L/100 km → 7,700 litres saved💸 Fuel Cost Saved : ₹105/L → ₹8,08,500 – ₹89,500 = ₹7,19,000 saved

💡 What Enabled This?
✅ Willpower & Determination to make a change
✅ Smart home charging – 82% of energy drawn at home on BRIGHTBLU AC chargers, ensuring reliability and safety.
✅ Fast reliable public DC charging – ABB DC fast chargers, deployed by me, empowered intercity/intracity drives with confidence.
✅ Sustainable grid – Gurugram’s grid is now powered by 28–30% renewable energy, higher than India’s 24% national average. Each km driven is greener.

🔊 Message to Every Car Owner in India
If I can do 100,000 km of clean, conscious, cost-effective driving, so can you.
You don’t need to wait for perfection, you just need to start.
✅ Choose a reliable EV
✅ Install a dependable BRIGHTBLU AC charger at home or workplace
✅ Commit to a cleaner tomorrow

🌍 Why EVs Matter Today More Than Ever
🌿 ₹7.2 lakh saved = money that fuels families, not oil wars
🌱 10 tonnes of CO₂ offset = equal to what 476 trees absorb in a year
📉 Zero tailpipe emissions = cleaner lungs, cleaner cities

From fumes to electrons, from fuel bills to savings, from noise to silence, this is what the EV revolution feels like.
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#NexonEV #EVJourney #100000Kms #BRIGHTBLUChargers #ABBDCCharging #CarbonSavings #EVIndia #DriveElectric #SustainableMobility #EVImpact #NetZeroIndia #GreenGurugram #NexonEVPrime

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

@Xroaders_001 Wow love this .. thanks for doing this impromptu. And I love the fact that my state Punjab is finally adopting EVs and making wise decisions.

[Akhil Krishnan @akhilkv]

Did 745km in the EV6 yesterday - Bangalore - Shiggaon (near Hubballi) - Bangalore.

(Pic1) - Started 8.15am, reached by 1.15pm.
Drive back - Started by 5pm, stopped at Zeon Chitradurga for a 14 min charge from 2% - 48%.(Pic 2)
Back home by 10.45pm. (Pic 3).

Total drive: 745km, drive time: 11 hours 45min hours in total including charging break and traffic jams between Sira-Nelamangala on the return.

No drama, no fuss.

Fin.

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

@Xroaders_001 @ferrarirules86 @BunnyPunia @Shaggy7979 @PluginJourneys Who would have thought that the only things I’d ever need from a petrol pump would be a washroom and compressed air? From last 6 years it’s the same case for me lol..

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

Every Dussehra, we watch Ravana burn. This year, I find myself thinking about the beliefs we allow to survive.

The casual sexist joke we laugh at. The daughter asked to compromise before the son. The woman whose clothes are questioned before someone else’s behaviour. The control we excuse as concern.

These are things we can challenge in our own homes, friendships and workplaces and in ourselves.

For me, celebrating the victory of good over evil also means listening, sharing responsibility, respecting consent and standing up for someone whose voice is being dismissed.

This Dussehra, may we find the courage to question what we have accepted for too long.

Burn the prejudice. Keep the light.

Happy Dussehra. 🪔

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀. 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 🏹⚡

𝗗𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮 celebrates the triumph of good over evil and reminds us of the power of knowledge to overcome misconceptions.

This festive season, Planet3 Energy takes aim at 𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀 surrounding EV charging. With every myth that falls, we move towards a more informed, confident electric future.

Let truth lead the charge. Wishing you a Happy Dussehra! ✨

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝟯 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆
𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗩𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆𝗧𝗠

#HappyDussehra #Planet3Energy #EVCharging #ElectricMobility

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

@GreenDrvIndia Same here 5 years 8 months no issues >125000 kms . Still feels premium

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

Real-World Charging. Real-World Experiences. ⚡

At Planet3 Energy, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing EV users experience our charging technology firsthand.

A sincere thank you to the EV enthusiast for sharing their charging experience at the @OneplugEv charging station, RGE Food Court, Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, powered by our AVION 120 DC Fast Charger.

Engineered for performance, reliability and efficiency, the AVION 120 is capable of delivering up to 120 kW peak charging power, equipped with 300 A CCS2 charging cables.

While the charger is currently configured to deliver up to 100 kW due to site-specific grid power restrictions, its hardware is designed to support the full 120 kW output when adequate electrical infrastructure is available, subject to vehicle charging capability.

Built on the engineering heritage of MAK Controls, Planet3 Energy continues to advance India’s EV charging ecosystem with robust, high-performance and future-ready charging solutions.

Planet3 Energy | Aviation-Grade Chargers. Powering the EVconomy™

🎥 Video Credit: Original content creator on Instagram
🔗 Original Source: https://t.co/gtJAQxeegp

#Planet3Energy #AVION120 #OnePlugEV #EVCharging #DCFastCharging #MadeInIndia #ElectricMobility #EVInfrastructure #EVIndia

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

@GreenDrvIndia Congratulations

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

Celebrating the spirit of strength, hope and new beginnings.

Navratri reminds us that true progress begins with inner strength, is guided by purpose, and is sustained by unwavering belief.

At Planet3 Energy, we draw inspiration from this spirit as we continue powering a cleaner, brighter and more sustainable future.

May Maa Durga bless everyone with courage, prosperity and the energy to turn aspirations into achievements.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joyous Navratri! 🙏

Planet3 Energy
Aviation-Grade Chargers. Powering the EVconomy™
#ShubhNavratri #Planet3Energy #PoweringTheEVconomy #SustainableFuture

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

I never expected this tweet from your end. What an utterly disappointing and embarrassingly sexist tweet !
Imagine being so insecure about your masculinity that you need the sound of an engine to validate it. Using “women” as an insult doesn’t make you a petrolhead. It only exposes your deeply regressive mindset. The fact that you equate masculinity with decibels speaks volumes about your intellectual maturity. Women don’t deserve to be the punchline of your fragile masculinity. It’s 2026, and this is the level of thinking you’re proudly broadcasting to the world ? Absolutely shameful !

Apologise and delete your tweet..

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[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Watch Falcon Heavy launch NROL-97 https://t.co/scL8chccHc

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

Remembering person who laid the foundation of modern Indian who fought for us and whose principles still continue to guide us.

#GandhiJayanti

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

Inspired by his footsteps. Moving towards a cleaner tomorrow.

This Gandhi Jayanti, we honour Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of simplicity, responsibility and lasting change.

At Planet3 Energy, we carry that spirit forward through our commitment to cleaner mobility - one charge, one journey, one step at a time.

Aviation-Grade Chargers Powering the EVconomy™

#GandhiJayanti #Planet3Energy #CleanMobility #SustainableFuture

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

@ferrarirules86 @VolvoTrucksIN @VolvoTrucks @theEVtrip @GreenDrvIndia @evomagazine @Xroaders_001 @TeslaClubIN @volklub @anandmahindra This one is Bengaluru installation but in next month or so we will have it near Gurugram

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

One truck. One CCS2 port. Approximately 236 kW.

The Planet3 Energy AVION 240 charged a Volvo FM Electric from 18% to 100% SoC, transferring 319.10 kWh in approximately 94 minutes.

For fleet operators, the power available through a single connector matters as much as the cabinet’s nameplate rating.

A 240 kW charger configured with fixed 2 × 120 kW power paths limits each outlet to 120 kW. Separately, a 250 A cable can constrain single-vehicle power as battery voltage changes. These are distinct limitations and both deserve attention when selecting truck-charging infrastructure.

The AVION 240 configuration featured here offers:

⚡ Up to 240 kW to one vehicle through one port
⚡ 375 A nominal / continuous and 500 A peak capability per gun
⚡ 200–1000 V DC output
⚡ Dynamic output aligned with vehicle demand

The charging curve shows why this matters.
Current remained close to 330 A as battery voltage increased, taking output from approximately 209 kW to 236 kW. Later, current and power reduced, recovered after brief dips, and tapered towards full charge.
This is where responsive charging control matters. The vehicle’s BMS adjusts its charging request according to SoC, cell voltage, battery temperature and other operating limits. Thermal management can also influence demand.

The charger’s role: ramp up when requested, ramp down when required, and follow the vehicle through recovery and final taper.

High-current capability and responsive control work together to support the demands of heavy-duty electric mobility.

Watch the full charging journey in the video.

Planet3 Energy AVION 240
Aviation-Grade Chargers Powering the EVconomy™

#Planet3Energy #AVION240 #ElectricTrucks #DCFastCharging #FleetElectrification #EVCharging
#VolvoFMElectric #VolvoTrucks @Volvo

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

@ferrarirules86 @VolvoTrucksIN @VolvoTrucks @theEVtrip @GreenDrvIndia @evomagazine @Xroaders_001 @TeslaClubIN @volklub @anandmahindra This is CCS2 universal charger .. same as the AVION 120 we provide to Zeon and other CPOs only difference being higher rating 240kw and higher current ( 375A Nominal and 500A Peak per gun ) compared to 300A peak per gun in AVION 120.

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

@ViratBharat I beg to differ EVs are simple and I have been using one for almost 6 years now as my one and only car.

[Hitender Vigamal @HitenderV]

EV user has so much clarity . Wow

[Sunderdeep - Volklub @volklub]

Customer is using his EV for 30-70 (city - highways) instead of 70-30 😧

Such clarity! 👍

[Sunderdeep - Volklub @volklub]

XEV 9S EV over XUV 7XO Diesel under 30L

Why?

Harwinder Ji and Sehaj Ji answered as a customer…