Maharatna PSU Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the extension of its partnership with Bangalore-based eMobility service provider IONAGE. The partnership aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India. IONAGE aggregates charging stations from various Charge Point Operators (CPOs), allowing users to access a vast network of EV chargers via a single platform, significantly simplifying the process for EV owners.
Building on the success of BPCL’s BPC eDrive Initiative, launched in February 2022, this extended partnership will integrate BPCL’s EV chargers into IONAGE’s platform, further boosting the ease of EV charging nationwide.
BPCL’s Business Head (Retail), Pardeep Goyal, emphasised the importance of customer convenience, stating, “We are pleased to extend our partnership with IONAGE. At BPCL, customer accessibility and convenience are paramount. This collaboration will allow customers to access BPCL chargers through IONAGE’s aggregation platform.”
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Vimal Kumar, CEO of IONAGE, highlighted the shared vision for a robust EV ecosystem: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with BPCL, a trusted brand that not only offers fast EV charging on highways but also ensures a secure space for customers to rest. This collaboration is crucial to making EV charging more accessible and reliable across India.”
The agreement was signed by BPCL’s Chief General Manager of Marketing (Retail) S Kannan and IONAGE’s CEO Vimal Kumar in the presence of Mr Goyal.