Within the next seven years, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) intends to set up almost 600 public rapid EV charging stations throughout India. Over 50 stations will be part of HMIL’s DC fast charging network by the end of 2024, and they will be positioned thoughtfully throughout cities, highways, and dealerships.
Over 10,000 EV users from Hyundai and other manufacturers have already received over 7.30 lakh units of energy thanks to the company’s current charging infrastructure, which has already enabled almost 50,000 charging sessions.
The myHyundai app, developed by HMIL in partnership with ChargeZone, Statiq, and Shell India, facilitates the charging program. Through this agreement, more than 10,000 EV charging stations are available nationally, facilitating easy travel throughout India, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.
Long-distance EV travel is frequently restricted by customer concerns about the absence of highway charging stations, according to Jae Wan Ryu, the company’s Function Head-Corporate Planning. By utilizing Hyundai Motor Corporation’s worldwide EV and battery expertise, HMIL hopes to improve its EV infrastructure in order to address this.
HMIL and the Tamil Nadu government inked a Memorandum of Understanding to set up 100 EV charging stations in the state by 2027 as part of HMIL’s regional initiatives. By the end of 2024, ten of these stations will be up and running. In Chennai and Tiruvannamalai, three charging stations are currently operational, and the other two will open shortly.
All four-wheeled EVs made in India are compatible with these charging stations. The facilities, which include services like round-the-clock CCTV surveillance and on-site help, are positioned thoughtfully in establishments like restaurants, hotels, and retail centers.
