MG Motor India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) have entered into a strategic partnership to significantly enhance India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This collaboration will see the installation of 50kW/60kW DC fast chargers at key locations across highways and cities throughout the country.
The primary objective of this partnership is to increase the availability of EV chargers, providing greater convenience for EV users during long-distance and intercity travel. According to a joint statement, the public-mode network of chargers will support all EVs compatible with the CCS 2 charging standard, including the MG ZS EV. These charging stations will be accessible to MG customers via the MyMG App and will also be discoverable through the integrated HPCL network discovery tool.
Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer at MG Motor India, emphasized the importance of a robust EV ecosystem for the successful transition to electric mobility. “As an early mover in the EV space, MG has been at the forefront of developing a strong EV ecosystem. Along with our ecosystem partners, we are working to create a vast network of EV charging stations, in addition to battery recycling and second life solutions for end-to-end sustainability of electric vehicles. Our partnership with HPCL is yet another step towards expanding the EV charging infrastructure in India to boost customer confidence in EVs,” Gupta stated.
Rajdip Ghosh, Chief General Manager of Highway Retailing at HPCL, highlighted HPCL’s commitment to a sustainable future. “HPCL has a nationwide network of over 22,000 fuel stations and is dedicated to providing green fuel options to customers. We aim to install 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations by December 2024. Through this partnership with MG Motor India, we will leverage MG’s vehicle base to increase the utilization of our chargers installed across India,” Ghosh said.
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Customers utilizing these charging stations will also benefit from loyalty rewards and exclusive promotions, further encouraging the adoption of electric mobility.
This initiative represents a significant step towards building a comprehensive EV charging network across India, promoting the widespread use of electric vehicles, and supporting the country’s transition to sustainable transportation solutions.