In a significant move to accelerate innovation in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has partnered with ChargePoint, a renowned provider of networked EV charging solutions.
As part of this collaboration, HCLTech has established an advanced research and development (R&D) center for ChargePoint in Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in ChargePoint’s expansion of software development capabilities in India.
The newly inaugurated facility will serve as a central hub for ChargePoint’s software innovation, leveraging HCLTech’s extensive engineering expertise. The collaboration aims to enhance ChargePoint’s ability to deliver scalable and customizable EV charging solutions, strengthening its global footprint in sustainable mobility.
Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, said, “It is both an honor and a joy to be in Bengaluru celebrating the opening of the new R&D Center, together with the ChargePoint team and HCLTech. India has long been vital to our success, and this is a critical region for our software development. We aim to recruit the brightest talent for this new facility, developing the products which will shape the future of our industry.”
Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer, Americas, Manufacturing and Allied Industries at HCLTech, said, “HCLTech’s engineering capabilities and comprehensive portfolio will add to ChargePoint’s innovation strategy to delight customers.”
The new R&D center underscores the growing importance of India as a technology hub for the EV industry and reinforces both companies' commitment to driving sustainable mobility through advanced software solutions. This partnership is expected to contribute significantly to the development of next-generation EV charging infrastructure, catering to the evolving needs of global consumers.
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