Hyundai and CHARGE ZONE partner to install fast EV chargers in India • EVreporter

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has signed an MoU with CHARGE ZONE to install DC 60 kW fast chargers at 100 HMIL dealerships in India. This partnership aligns with the Government of India’s EV adoption strategies and aims to expand public EV charging infrastructure. The MoU was signed by Mr. Jae Wan Ryu of HMIL and Mr. Kartikey Hariyani of CHARGE ZONE at HMIL’s headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana. The new charging stations will be accessible to all EV users for intercity and intracity travel.

Commenting on the next phase of HMIL’s EV roadmap,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, emphasizing, “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.”

Currently, HMIL has 19 dealerships equipped with DC 60 kW public EV charging stations. Together with CHARGE ZONE, HMIL aims to expand to an additional 100 charging stations located at its dealerships, along with a 24×7 customer support system.

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.

HMIL has also developed a Charging Management System (CMS) platform – “EV Charge” hosted within the “myHyundai” mobile app, enabling EV customers across all OEM brands to access EV charging services. The CMS enables EV users to locate charging points of various CPO chargers, book charging slots, monitor remotely, and make digital payments. CHARGE ZONE’s network of chargers is also available in the “EV Charge” section on the “myHyundai” app, along with HMIL’s own chargers and those from third-party charging point operators.

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