In order to enhance and enlarge India’s largest EV charging network, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a pioneer in the energy industry that offers cutting-edge mobility solutions, has partnered with Ather Energy, the market-leading electric scooter brand in India.
By working together, BPCL and Ather Energy are able to install Ather’s fast-charging Grid because of BPCL’s huge nationwide network of over 21,000 gasoline stations. With more than 1,400 chargers scattered across 100 cities, Ather Energy already has India’s largest EV charging network. The company has the goal of establishing a strong and extensive charging infrastructure.
By partnering with BPCL, Ather Energy hopes to hasten the growth of the Ather Grid and serve the expanding national market for Ather electric scooters. Through the Ather App, users can easily find these fast chargers and organize charging sessions with ease. The Ather App provides real-time information on charger availability.
Through this partnership, Ather Energy’s coverage in urban areas is bolstered, and it is made easier to construct charging infrastructure along intercity routes that see a lot of traffic. Ather Energy’s inaugural phase saw the successful installation of four fast chargers at various sites around Delhi NCR. By the end of the year, the business hopes to grow upto over 100 rapid chargers at BPCL outlets all throughout India.
In terms of driving the country’s transition to renewable energy, BPCL continues to be at the vanguard. EV charging is a key component of our efforts, which revolve around building a network of 7000 Energy Stations throughout India. Two-wheelers are India’s main source of personal transportation, and electric two-wheelers were early adopters of electric transportation.
A strategic move towards establishing a period of best-in-class EV charging solutions for our customers in our Energy Stations and an exciting future of innovative solutions in the EV sector is our alliance with Ather Energy, a pioneer in the electric two-wheeler industry with a penchant for innovation.
What statements have we received from Ather Energy?
According to Ather Energy’s Chief Business Officer Ravneet Phokela, “A robust and extensive charging infrastructure is important to expedite the adoption of electric vehicles in the nation.
For this reason, Ather Energy has contributed to the development of India’s biggest network of electric car charging stations. The momentum for establishing an extensive, national charging network is increased even more by our relationship with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). Through this partnership, we will be able to make use of BPCL’s large network of gas stations and bring our fast-charging Grid closer to our clients all over the nation. Strategic partnerships like this are essential as EV adoption rises to guarantee universal accessibility to charging infrastructure.
Rajiv Dutta, Head of Retail North at BPCL, commented on the collaboration by saying, “BPCL is continually working to align itself with the country’s objective to attain net zero carbon emissions by 2040. As part of a comprehensive decarbonization plan to promote and prioritize sustainable activities, we are slowly getting closer to our objective of transforming 7000 of our traditional retail outlets into energy stations. A charging infrastructure at retail outlets will provide early EV consumers confidence and convenience. Electric 2-wheelers are spearheading EV adoption.
The development of EV charging infrastructure in India has advanced significantly as a result of this historic partnership between Ather Energy and BPCL. Ather Energy continues to be dedicated to offering practical and easily accessible charging options for its esteemed clients, with a particular focus on growing coverage, beginning in Delhi NCR and continuing across the country.
In order to help India move to greener energy sources and build a sustainable and environmentally friendly future, BPCL is still working toward the electrification of gasoline bunks.
