Watch: Keralam power crisis: Power cuts, faulty EV chargers leave drivers and delivery agents struggling

Power outages and malfunctioning electric vehicle charging infrastructure are disrupting the livelihoods of auto-rickshaw drivers and delivery workers in Thiruvananthapuram. These technical failures highlight the growing pains of EV adoption in regions with unstable power grids.
Why it matters
It illustrates the practical challenges of transitioning to green energy in developing urban centers where infrastructure reliability is inconsistent.
Power cuts and faulty EV chargers are making work harder for auto-rickshaw drivers and delivery agents in Thiruvananthapuram.
Published - September 27, 2026 10:18 am IST
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