Tata Power will install EV charging points in several IOCL retail outlets, the company said in a statement.
These EV charging points will be installed in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kochi, as well as across major highways like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Salem-Kochi Highway, Guntur-Chennai Highway and the Golden Quadrilateral. , the statement read.
This strategic collaboration focuses on building a reliable and expansive intercity charging network that will help ease anxiety for EV owners traveling between cities, it said.
“Our partnership with IOCL is a strategic move to establish a strong EV charging network in the country. Leveraging IOCL’s extensive presence, Tata Power will set up fast and super-fast charging points in multiple regions,” Virendra Goyal, Head Business Development-EV Charging. , Tata Power, said.
The EV users will have a dual benefit of a seamless EV charging experience through the ‘Tata Power EZ Charge’ app and the ‘IndianOil e-Charge’ mobile app, which can be used to locate and order the chargers at their convenience, Tata said Power.
Saumitra Shrivastava, Executive Director (Retail-N&E) expressed the Corporation’s commitment to adapting to the rising trend of electric vehicle penetration. “IOCL envisages providing 10,000 EV Charging stations by 2024 by transforming a retail network to complement energy solution outlets. With more than 6,000 EV charging stations currently, the company plans to continue expanding its reach. Our strategic partnership with Tata Power is poised to play a pivotal role in responding to this transformative change. We at IOCL are poised to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities in this area, ensuring a seamless transition to a more sustainable and eco-friendly mobility paradigm.”
Tata Power has established itself as a leader in the electric vehicle charging domain, with a large market share of nearly 60%. Their extensive nationwide network, reaching more than 420 cities, offers a wide range of charging solutions, including more than 62,000 home chargers, 4,900 public and semi-public charging points, and 430 bus charging stations. Notably, this network is continuously expanding, underscoring Tata Power’s unwavering commitment to improving electric vehicle charging accessibility across the nation.
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Published: 11 Dec 2023, 21:16 IST
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