Hyundai Motor Speeds Up Installation Of Fast Charging Stations, Aims To Set Up 600 EV Charging Stations Across The Country

To date, HMIL's charging network has facilitated approximately 50,000 charging sessions, dispensing over 7.30 lakh units of energy to more than 10,000 Hyundai and non-Hyundai EV customers. Additionally, HMIL has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up 100 EV charging stations across the state by 2027, promoting and accelerating the early adoption of green mobility in the state.

Out of these, 10 stations will be operational within the Calendar Year 2024. All EV customers in Tamil Nadu can access the 24x7 charging stations through myHyundai app. Currently, three charging stations are fully operational at Spencer Plaza and BSR Mall in Chennai, and Hotel Seasons in Tiruvannamalai. The remaining 7 charging stations will be fully operational shortly. Access to over 10,000 EV charging points through myHyundai app HMIL’s myHyundai app empowers users with the 'EV Charge' feature, providing access to over 10,000 EV charging points across the country.

The South Korean automaker collaborated with partners including ChargeZone, Statiq, Shell India and others. In order to promote inclusive EV adoption, HMIL’s charging stations are designed to be accessible to all 4W EVs manufactured in India, offering convenient charging solutions at attractive tariffs. These stations are strategically located at prominent locations with amenities such as coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping areas.

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Key Locations HMIL's EV charging stations are strategically located in major cities such as Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Chennai. The company has also established a pan-India network by setting up charging stations on major highways, including Delhi-Chandigarh, Delhi-Jaipur, Hyderabad-Vijayawada, Mumbai-Pune, Mumbai-Surat, Bengaluru-Pune, and Pune-Kolhapur. HMIL charging stations are equipped with advanced chargers offering multiple configurations: DC 150 kW + DC 60 kW + DC 30 kW or DC 150 kW + DC 30 kW or DC 60 kW. The company has successfully sold over 4,061 EVs, including the popular Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Hyundai KONA models, as of November 2024.

Commenting on the announcement, Jae Wan Ryu, Function Head – Corporate Planning, HMIL said, “The EV market is expected to grow robustly by 2030. Studies conducted by HMIL have highlighted that customers are apprehensive about driving their EVs for long-distance commutes on highways due to a lack of charging infrastructure. Keeping this in mind, HMIL has taken the initiative of installing fast EV chargers on key highways, in addition to major cities. With access to HMC's global EV and battery technology, HMIL is well-positioned to build a comprehensive EV ecosystem in India. We are actively investing in infrastructure to support the expected growth in demand for electric vehicles."