IoT & Telematics

AIS-140 Compliance, 5G Telematics and the Electric Fleet Transition in India

Navigating regulatory mandates, battery telemetry, and smart EV infrastructure for Indian fleet operators.

Vikram Singhania

Vikram Singhania

Head of Fleet Solutions & Telematics

December 18, 2025
6 min read
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Key Takeaways

  • AIS-140 certification requires dual-SIM eSIM capability, emergency panic buttons (SOS), and direct data integration with national emergency servers.
  • Electric vehicle telematics focuses on Battery State of Health (SoH), State of Charge (SoC), charging cycles, and regenerative braking efficiency.
  • Transitioning from legacy 2G tracking units to 4G/5G Cat-1 and NB-IoT ensures long-term hardware reliability as older cellular bands sunset.

1. The Regulatory Landscape: AIS-140 Mandates in India

India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) mandates AIS-140 compliant tracking devices with emergency buttons across all public transport, school buses, hazardous material tankers, and commercial passenger fleets.

Our platforms integrate directly with state and national command centers, ensuring seamless certificate validation and automated compliance reporting.

2. EV-Specific Telematics and Battery Health Intelligence

Electric vehicles introduce an entirely new set of critical operational metrics compared to internal combustion engines:

  • Live Battery Pack State of Charge (SoC) and accurate remaining driving range estimation
  • Cell temperature variance and thermal runaway early warning detection
  • Smart charging optimization: Scheduling depot charging during off-peak tariff hours
  • Regenerative braking telemetry and driver energy conservation efficiency ranking

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