Hyundai Motor India partners with Charge Zone to expand EV charging network
The MoU was signed by Jae Wan Ryu, Function Head – Corporate Planning at HMIL, and Kartikey Hariyani, Founder and CEO of ChargeZone, at the HMIL headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana. This strategic move is intended to address range anxiety and boost customer preference for electric mobility through an enhanced EV charging network.
Under this partnership, Charge Zone will install DC 60 kW fast chargers across 100 HMIL dealerships. This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s strategies for EV adoption, aiming to expand public EV charging infrastructure and provide convenience for EV users during intercity and intracity travel.
HMIL, under its EV roadmap, has invested to build an EV charging network across the nation with DC 180 kW and DC 60 kW chargers. Besides its dealership network, HMIL operates 15 more fast charging stations spread across key cities and highways in nine Indian states.
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 ChargeZone, we are moving towards strengthening HMIL’s EV charging network, with 100 Hyundai dealerships now 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 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.”
Kartikey Hariyani, Founder & CEO – ChargeZone, highlighted the strategic partnership, emphasizing, “Over the past five years, ChargeZone 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.”
