Tata Motors collaborates with two energy companies to install fast charging stations across India
In a bid to expand India’s existing EV infrastructure of a mere 540 commercial charging points, Tata Motors has signed an MoU with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions Pvt Ltd to install 250 new fast charging stations across the country. These chargers will be strategically placed across 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi among others.
Apart from personal consumption, even E-commerce companies, and parcel and courier service providers have adopted electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries. Keeping that in consideration, Tata Motors will recommend optimal locations and nearest dealerships for setting up these fast-charging stations, with Delta Electronics supplying the necessary hardware and Thunderplus Solutions bearing the responsibility to install and operate them. Speaking about this collaboration, Mr Vinay Pathak, Vice President & Business Head – SCV&PU, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, “Our endeavour is to make emission-free cargo transportation easily accessible. Expanding the available charging infrastructure on high-use routes will encourage more customers to opt for electric commercial vehicles and improve vehicle uptime resulting in higher revenues and better profitability, while contributing towards a cleaner, greener environment. Installing fast chargers at our dealerships makes it convenient for them to gain access at a familiar location with reliable charging facility.”
