BPCL and IONAGE Extend Partnership to Strengthen India’s EV Charging Ecosystem
Mumbai, 20th September, 2024 – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company, has announced the extension of its partnership with IONAGE, a prominent eMobility service provider based in Bangalore. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India, bolstering the nation’s shift towards sustainable mobility.
IONAGE aggregates charging stations from various Charge Point Operators (CPOs), allowing customers to access a vast network of EV chargers through a single platform, significantly increasing ease of use for EV owners nationwide.
The success of BPCL’s BPC eDrive Initiative, launched in February 2022, has led to the extension of the partnership, which will integrate BPCL’s EV chargers into Ionage’s unified platform.
Speaking about the collaboration and the aim towards enhancing the EV Charging accessibility in India, Shri Pardeep Goyal, Business Head, Retail, BPCL, said, “We are pleased to extend our partnership with IONAGE, At BPCL, accessibility and convenience of customers is of prime importance for utilization of charging infra. Our collaboration with IONAGE will enable customers to utilize BPC chargers from Ionage’s aggregation platform”
Shri Vimal Kumar, CEO of IONAGE added that, “At IONAGE, our vision is to create a cohesive and comprehensive ecosystem that supports the needs of all electric vehicle owners and operators. And in line with this vision, we are happy to have extended our partnership with a robust and well-respected brand like BPCL, who not only offers the fast EV charging facilities on highways, but also offers the secure place to unwind and take breaks. This is a significant step towards making EV charging more accessible and reliable across India”.
The agreement was signed Shri S. Kannan, Chief General Manager Marketing (Retail), BPCL, and Shri Vimal Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, IONAGE, in the presence of Shri Pardeep Goyal, Business Head, Retail, BPCL.
India’s transition towards electric mobility is rapidly advancing, driven by government support and increasing consumer demand. The surge in public charging stations is a key enabler of this transformation, helping the country achieve its ambitious EV adoption goals by 2030. This partnership between BPCL and IONAGE reinforces the critical role of industry collaboration in accelerating the deployment of EV infrastructure.
IONAGE has rapidly become a leader in the eMobility sector, aiming to integrate over 100,000 EV chargers onto its platform by 2028.
BPCL’s continued collaboration with prominent partners like IONAGE highlights its commitment to make India’s EV infrastructure more accessible and driving the country’s transition towards electric mobility. By integrating its EV chargers into IONAGE’s platform, BPCL aims to enhance customer convenience and accessibility, supporting India’s ambitious EV adoption goals for 2030. This partnership further strengthens BPCL’s leadership in building a sustainable, future-ready energy ecosystem.
