In a significant move aimed at fortifying India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, MG Motor India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) have joined forces in a strategic partnership. This initiative is geared towards enhancing the convenience of EV charging, particularly during long-distance and intercity travels.
The newly installed chargers will adhere to the CCS 2 charging standard, compatible with vehicles such as the MG ZS EV. MG customers can conveniently access these charging stations through the MyMG App or utilize HPCL’s integrated network discovery tool to locate them. Leveraging HPCL’s expansive network of over 22,000 fuel stations, the partnership aims to ensure widespread accessibility to EV charging solutions for users nationwide.
MG Motor India and HPCL share a common goal of increasing the availability of EV chargers to bolster consumer confidence in electric mobility. Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer at MG Motor India, stressed the importance of a robust EV ecosystem in facilitating the seamless transition to electric mobility.
Rajdip Ghosh, Chief General Manager at HPCL, revealed the company’s ambitious plans to install approximately 5,000 EV charging stations by December 2024. Leveraging MG’s vehicle base, HPCL aims to optimize the utilization of these chargers, further expanding the reach of the EV charging network.
MG Motor India has been actively fostering partnerships with various service providers to expand the EV charging network. Previous collaborations include an alliance with Zeon to deploy over 300 chargers across India. With HPCL’s extensive network and commitment to eco-friendly initiatives, the partnership is poised to play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles across India.