According to the agreement with HPCL, Tata Power will provide their EV charging infrastructure at the former’s petrol pumps in numerous cities and major highways over the country.
Tata Power has signed an agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to set up electric vehicle charging stations at the latter’s petrol pumps. According to the agreement, Tata Power will install its EV charging infrastructure at HPCL pumps in different cities and major highways over the country. The company says that offering electric vehicle owners access to more charging infrastructure will allow them to travel within cities and intercity without any range anxiety. Customers will be able to use the chargers via the Tata Power EZ charge mobile application.
Tata Power said that this new partnership will play a strong role in encouraging EV owners to charge their electric vehicles across various petrol pumps. Furthermore, it is also in line with the Government of India’s National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP). The aim to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure using the latest technological platform along with easy access to electric vehicle for charging points.
Sandeep Bangia the head of EV charging, Tata Power, said, “We are excited to partner with HPCL who share our vision of sustainable mobility. This strategic tie-up provides us access to a vast retail base of HPCL, especially in cities and along the key highways. The move will tremendously benefit the EV users as it will not only provide them easy access to charging points but also remove the range anxiety, resulting in wider adoption of electric vehicles in the country.”
Sai Kumar Suri, Executive Director Retail, said “HPCL as a key player in the energy sector is committed to provide sustainable energy solutions to our customers. HPCL with its vast network comprising of more than 18000 retail outlets and Tata Power with its strong presence and expertise in the EV charging segment bring a unique strategic partnership to create a pan India charging ecosystem with end-to-end solutions.”
Tata Power says that the development and availability of electric vehicles for charging infrastructure are key for the accretion of EVs in India. Tata Power currently owns an expansive network of over 500 public chargers in 100+ cities covering petrol pumps, metro stations, shopping malls, theaters and highways. The company is available wih all the segments of the EV eco-system like the public charging, captive charging, home, workplace charging and ultra-rapid chargers for buses.
