Hyundai Motor India Partners with Charge Zone to boost EV charging

The strategic partnership aims to aid the expansion of public EV charging infrastructure

Chennai- Hyundai Motor India Ltd., (HMIL) has partnered with Charge Zone to enhance India's electric vehicle (EV) charging network. This collaboration will lead to the installation of 60 kW DC fast chargers at 100 Hyundai dealerships nationwide, significantly expanding HMIL’s EV infrastructure.

Currently, HMIL operates 34 EV fast charging stations nationwide. This new initiative will install 60 kW DC fast chargers at 100 Hyundai dealerships, benefiting Hyundai customers and all EV drivers through the 'myHyundai' and 'CHARGE ZONE' apps.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Mr. Jae Wan Ryu, Function Head –Corporate Planning at HMIL, and Mr. Kartikey Hariyani, Founder & CEO of CHARGE ZONE, at HMIL’s headquarters in Gurugram. This strategic collaboration aims to support India’s EV adoption goals by expanding public charging infrastructure, making intercity and intracity travel easier for EV users.

Mr. Jae Wan Ryu, Function Head - Corporate Planning, HMIL, said, “As India aims for greater adoption of electric mobility, it is equally important to bolster the EV charging infrastructure to counter range-anxiety and build customer preference towards adoption of electric mobility. By engaging in a strategic partnership with CHARGE ZONE, we are moving towards strengthening HMIL’s EV charging network, with 100 Hyundai dealerships now to be equipped with DC 60 kW fast chargers. All EV users (Hyundai & Non-Hyundai) will benefit from the augmented network of DC fast charging stations, accessible through the ‘myHyundai’ app or through the ‘CHARGE ZONE’ app. Such strategic alliances are crucial for accelerating the adoption of electric mobility solutions by customers and achieving India’s carbon neutrality goals.

Mr. Kartikey Hariyani, Founder & CEO - CHARGE ZONE, highlighted the strategic partnership, emphasising, “Over the past five years, CHARGE ZONE has developed a renewable energy-powered EV charging network for electric cars and electric buses in India. Our collaboration with Hyundai Motor India Limited aims to enhance infrastructure for 4-Wheeler Electric Vehicles (BEVs), ensuring easy access and dynamic availability, providing a reliable and seamless charging experience.”