Hyundai To Set Up 600 EV Fast Chargers Across India (Press Release) | V3Cars

09 December 2024
By Nikil Jonathan
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Ahead of the official debut of the new Hyundai Creta EV, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) have announced plans to establish nearly 600 public fast-charging stations across India over the next 7 years. This initiative aims to address range anxiety and promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

Hyundai To Set Up 600 EV Fast Chargers Across India

Hyundai To Expand EV Charging Infrastructure

By the end of 2024, Hyundai aim to have a network of over 50 fast-charging stations located on major highways and in key cities. This will significantly enhance the convenience of long-distance EV travel.

Hyundai have also signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up 100 EV charging stations by 2027. This initiative will further boost the state's EV ecosystem and promote the use of electric vehicles.

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Here’s what Hyundai have to say about the expansion of EV charging infrastructure in India:

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) aims to set up nearly 600 public EV fast charging stations across the country in the next 7 years. The company will have a network of 50 fast public charging stations by the end of December 2024. This ambitious initiative underscores HMIL's commitment to fostering sustainable mobility and is poised to play a pivotal role in India's transition to cleaner energy.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Jae Wan Ryu, Function Head – Corporate Planning, HMIL said:

The EV market is expected to grow robustly by 2030. Studies conducted by HMIL have highlighted that customers are apprehensive about driving their EVs for long-distance commutes on highways due to a lack of charging infrastructure. Keeping this in mind, HMIL has taken the initiative of installing fast EV chargers on key highways, in addition to major cities. With access to HMC's global EV and battery technology, HMIL is well-positioned to build a comprehensive EV ecosystem in India. We are actively investing in infrastructure to support the expected growth in demand for electric vehicles.

To date, HMIL's charging network has facilitated approximately 50,000 charging sessions, dispensing over 7.30 lakh units of energy to more than 10,000 Hyundai and non-Hyundai EV customers.

HMIL has also signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up 100 EV charging stations across the state by 2027, promoting and accelerating the early adoption of green mobility in the state. Out of these, 10 stations will be operational within the Calendar Year 2024. All EV customers in Tamil Nadu can access these 24x7 charging stations conveniently through myHyundai app. Currently, three charging stations are fully operational at Spencer Plaza and BSR Mall in Chennai, and Hotel Seasons in Tiruvannamalai. The remaining 7 charging stations will be fully operational shortly.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nikil Jonathan

Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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