EV Charging, the future of electric vehicle charging just got a major upgrade, and it’s coming from Chennai
Imagine pulling up to an EV charging station and being told you can’t use it because you have the “wrong” app. Frustrating, right? This everyday headache for electric vehicle owners is about to become history, thanks to a groundbreaking innovation from an IIT Madras-incubated startup.
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The EV Charging Game-Changing Solution
Plugzmart, a Chennai-based company born from the prestigious halls of IIT Madras, has cracked the code that’s been holding back EV adoption across India. Their revolutionary platform called ‘Relay’ is the first-of-its-kind multi-CMS connect system that allows a single EV charger to work with multiple charging networks simultaneously.
Think of it as making your charging station “multilingual” – instead of speaking only one network’s language, it can now communicate with several at once.
Breaking Down the Barriers
Currently, most EV chargers are like exclusive clubs – they only work with one specific Charging Management System (CMS). This means if you’re a Tata EV owner, you might not be able to use a charger designed for Mahindra vehicles, even if it’s right in front of you.
The numbers tell the story: Limited charger visibility is one of the biggest roadblocks preventing Indians from switching to electric vehicles. Plugzmart’s solution tackles this head-on by maximizing every installed charger’s reach.
Real Impact for Real People
“One of the biggest roadblocks for EV adoption is the limited availability of chargers visible on public platforms,” explains TS Raghavendar, Director of Software Business Unit at Plugzmart. “Our solution maximizes the visibility of each installed charger by allowing it to appear on multiple networks.”
This isn’t just tech jargon – it translates to:
- More charging options for EV drivers
- Higher returns for charging station owners
- Faster EV adoption across urban and rural India
From IIT Lab to Market Leader
Founded in 2019 within IIT Madras’s innovation ecosystem, Plugzmart has evolved from a simple charging management system provider to something much bigger. They’re now building the “connective tissue” between different EV networks – essentially becoming the universal translator of the charging world.
Their impressive portfolio spans 18 different products, covering everything from two-wheeler scooters to four-wheeler cars, all powered by their proprietary IoT-enabled smart charging technology.
The Bigger Picture
This innovation couldn’t come at a better time. As India pushes toward its ambitious clean mobility goals, interoperability between charging networks isn’t just convenient – it’s essential. Plugzmart’s Relay platform is positioning India as a leader in creating truly open, future-ready EV infrastructure.
The bottom line
Your next EV charging experience just got a whole lot easier, no matter which car you drive or which app you prefer. And that’s exactly the kind of innovation that will accelerate India’s journey toward cleaner, greener transportation.
