Hyundai Motor India has announced a strategic collaboration with Tata Power to develop EV infrastructure and an EV charging network across Hyundai dealerships in India. Unsoo Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India and Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power signed the MoU at Hyundai's India headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana recently. Presently, Hyundai has an existing network of 34 EV dealers in 29 cities with 7.2 kW AC chargers. The idea is to upgrade to 60 kW DC fast chargers at these dealerships and others as well. HMIL will facilitate through its dealerships, space and necessary administrative approvals, while Tata Power will operate and maintain the charging stations.
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Commenting on the announcement, Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, 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. This partnership will power-up the nations' electric mobility mission by offering end-to-end EV charging infrastructure at HMIL Dealerships along with supply, installation and commissioning of home charging for HMIL EV customers, thereby, enhancing customer convenience and ease of adoption of electric vehicles."
Under this collaboration, public EV charging stations at Hyundai Dealership locations will be installed and end-to-end charging solutions at home will be offered for customer convenience and hassle-free EV ownership. The charging stations at Hyundai Dealerships will be open for all electric vehicle customers and accessible through Hyundai and Tata Power EZ Charge Mobile App.
