Hyundai, thru their subsidiary Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has announced plans to install 600 public EV stations in India, this aims to significantly expand its public EV fast charging network in the country. Hyundai Motor India plans to have a network of 50 fast chargers up and running by the end of 2024.
In an article on Teslarati, “The public EV stations will be installed along key highways and major cities, including Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Chennai. Hyundai’s EV charging stations in India will offer multiple charger configurations, such as DC 150 kW + DC 60 kW + DC 30 kW or DC 150 kW + DC 30 kW or DC 60 kW.”
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.”
Hyundai made a significant strategic move in India in 2024, raising $3 billion through an IPO of its Indian operations, signaling its long-term plan in the country.
Source: Business Standard
