TATA.ev To Expand India’s EV Charging Network To 400,000 Points By 2027

TATA.ev is planning to increase India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network to 400,000 charge points by 2027. This move aims to support the growing adoption of EVs in the country by improving accessibility to charging stations.

To support EV adoption Tata.ev launched its 'Open Collaboration' framework in 2023, forging strategic partnerships with Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Due to which the number of public charging points in India has more than doubled in just 15 months, surpassing 18,000 chargers. TATA.ev's cumulative impact includes the installation of over 1.5 lakh private/home chargers, 2,500 community chargers, and 750 chargers at TATA dealerships across more than 200 cities.

After that Tata.ev started 'Open Collaboration with 2.0' under which they will partner with leading CPOs to create a TATA.ev Mega Charger network, which will offer superfast charging. TATA.ev has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Tata Power, ChargeZone, Statiq and Zeon to operationalize 500 TATA.ev Mega Chargers in 2 years, in the first phase. These chargers will be deployed across key cities and major highways.

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “TATA.ev has been at the forefront of India’s EV revolution, not just by introducing world-class electric vehicles, but also by building a robust charging infrastructure nationwide. To enable the exponential growth of EVs in India, we’ve launched ‘Open Collaboration 2.0’, aiming to expand the charging network to over 400,000 points in the next two years, in partnership with leading CPOs. This initiative will enhance the speed, reliability, and user experience of charging, while improving the viability of CPOs and facilitating their growth. To enhance the charging experience, we are introducing through partnerships, TATA.ev Mega Chargers in key cities and highways, along with TATA.ev Verified Chargers assuring quality infrastructure. Additionally, a unified Charging Helpline and seamless payment solution are being introduced to help address customer concerns and to make the charging ecosystem more accessible and dependable as EV adoption continues to rise.”