Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor India has announced its strategic partnership with Tata Power to build an EV charging network and boost EV adoption in India at its dealerships.
Under this collaboration, Tata Power will install public EV charging stations at Hyundai Dealership locations and offer end-to-end charging solutions at home for customer convenience and hassle-free EV ownership, an official statement from the carmaker stated.
Notably, the charging stations at dealerships will be open for all-electric vehicle customers and accessible through Hyundai and Tata Power EZ Charge Mobile App.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India and Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, at HMIL’s Headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana.
Kim said, “Realising Hyundai’s global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ and in-line with our new brand direction of going ‘Beyond Mobility,’ Hyundai Motor India is glad to announce its partnership with Tata Power to facilitate and strengthen India’s robust EV ecosystem and enhance the general outlook on sustainable transportation, reaffirming Hyundai’s vision to integrate social responsibility with economic prosperity and community wellness. Such strategic partnerships are fundamental in accelerating the adoption of Electric Vehicles by customers to achieve national goal of carbon neutrality.”
Dr Sinha said, “Tata Power’s expertise in EV charging space coupled with comprehensive charging solutions and countrywide ownership of Hyundai vehicles, will help in the development of sustainable mobility infrastructure, boosting faster EV adoption.”
At present, HMIL has an existing network of 34 EV dealers in 29 cities, equipped with AC 7.2 kW chargers, and aims to expand the charging infra network across its pan India.