Mahindra & Mahindra’s Charge_iN initiative has entered into a strategic partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to establish electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at HPCL fuel outlets across India. The collaboration aims to strengthen the country’s EV charging infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of electric mobility.
Charge_iN by Mahindra will use HPCL’s large retail network to set up EV charging stations all over the country, as part of the deal. HPCL is one of the biggest state-owned oil and gas companies in India. It has more than 24,400 stores and more than 5,400 EV charging stations under the HP e-Charge brand. This wide reach makes it easy to quickly and easily set up charging stations.
The partnership comes at a time when India is making steady progress toward cleaner and greener ways to get around. By integrating EV charging facilities into existing fuel stations, the initiative is expected to significantly enhance accessibility and convenience for EV users across urban and highway networks.
The charging stations will have 180 kW dual-gun fast chargers made just for electric four-wheelers as part of the partnership. These high-capacity chargers are meant to provide faster, more reliable, and more efficient charging experiences, which is one of the main concerns of EV users: how long it takes to charge and how available it is.
Charge_iN by Mahindra is aligned with the company’s broader vision to “UNLIMIT electric mobility” by building a robust ultrafast charging network across the country. The initiative also supports the Government of India’s efforts to expand public EV charging infrastructure and promote sustainable mobility solutions.
The partnership is a big step toward building a complete EV ecosystem in India. The partnership is expected to be very important for making electric vehicles more popular and helping the country move toward a cleaner, low-carbon transportation future. This is because HPCL has a lot of retail locations and Mahindra is focused on electric mobility.
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