Tata Power on Friday signed an agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to provide electric vehicle charging stations at HPCL’s retail outlets (petrol pumps).
The state government targets that 10 per cent of total vehicle registration in the state should be electric by 2025.
About deal
Under the pact, Tata Power will provide its EV charging infrastructure at HPCL petrol pumps for users.
The charging is enabled with the company’s ‘EZ Charge Mobile’ platform, which makes it a seamless experience to vehicle owners.
The partnership will play a strong role in encouraging EV owners to charge their EVs across various petrol pumps.
Aim
The plan aims to develop charging infrastructure for such vehicles, using the latest technological platform along with easy access to vehicles for charging points.
Comment from Tata Power
Sandeep Bangia, “We are excited to partner with HPCL who share our vision of sustainable mobility. This strategic tie-up provides us access to a vast retail base of HPCL, especially in cities and along the key highways.
The move will tremendously benefit the EV users as it will not only provide them easy access to charging points but also remove the range anxiety, resulting in wider adoption of electric vehicles in the country.”
Comment from HPCL
Sai Kumar Suri, “HPCL as a key player in the energy sector is committed to provide sustainable energy solutions to our customers.
HPCL with its vast network comprising of more than 18000 retail outlets and Tata Power with its strong presence and expertise in the EV charging segment bring a unique strategic partnership to create a pan India charging ecosystem with end-to end solutions.”
About Company
Tata Power is a pioneer in the EV Charging space and owns an expansive network of over 500 public chargers in 100+ cities covering petrol pumps, metro stations, shopping malls, theatres, and highways.
The company is present across all segments of the EV eco-system – public charging, captive charging, home, workplace charging and ultra-rapid chargers for buses.
HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) is a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
It has a 25% market-share in India among public sector undertakings coupled with a strong marketing infrastructure.
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