MG Motor India announced a partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to enhance the EV charging infrastructure throughout the nation. As part of this collaboration, the two companies will install 50kW/60kW DC fast chargers at crucial locations, including highways and cities.
The partnership aims to provide EV users with greater convenience by increasing the availability of charging stations during long-distance and intercity travel.
“HPCL’s vast network and significant presence in India will ensure that existing and prospective EV users across the country have convenient access to our charging solutions,” said Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer of MG Motor India.
Rajdip Ghosh, HPCL’s Chief General Manager for Highway Retailing, highlighted the company’s commitment to a sustainable future through green fuel. He mentioned that HPCL has a nationwide network of over 22,000 fuel stations.
HPCL aims to install 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations by December 2024, he added.
“Through this partnership with MG Motor India, HPCL shall leverage the vehicle base of MG to increase the utilisation of its chargers installed across India,” Ghosh said.
