Google has joined forces with Indian startup ElectricPe to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience. This collaboration will enable Google Maps users throughout India to access real-time information on the availability and status of EV charging points. This feature will facilitate better journey planning and help alleviate range anxiety. It will be available on both Google Maps and Google Search, with plans for future expansion to additional regions.
ElectricPe, an EV charging aggregation platform, has secured $8.29 million in funding to date from investors including Blume Ventures.
Founded in May 2021 by Avinash Sharma and Raghav Rohila, ElectricPe connects users to a network of charging stations across India. Through its app, users can scan QR codes to charge their vehicles and complete transactions seamlessly. The company has also partnered with Hero Electric to install charging stations in residential complexes, commercial buildings, and various other locations across India.
Based in Bengaluru, ElectricPe boasts the largest network of public chargers in the city, with over 25,000 units in operation.
Market research forecasts that India will have over 5 million public charging stations by 2030.
In a related development, Google recently announced a significant reduction in the pricing of its Google Maps platform for developers in India, cutting rates by up to 70% starting August 1. This price drop follows a call from Aggarwal for Indian startups to consider local alternatives like Ola Maps.
