Hero Electric partners with ElectricPe for setting up electric vehicle charging stations in India. It is estimated that around 2 million electric vehicles be on road by 2026 in the country which would require good charging infrastructure.
With this partnership, Hero Electric’s users can access the EV charging network of ElectricPe for charging vehicles. The charging points will be set up at malls, offices, residential complexes, and other establishments.
Sohinder Gill, CEO, of Hero Electric said, “A robust charging network is crucial for the growing EV sector for faster adoption of EVs across the segment. This association will provide a seamless charging and EV riding experience to customers by easing the accessibility through ElectricPe’s charging points that are getting installed on a large scale across the country. With our vision and commitment to advancing the growth of EVs, we are working rigorously to scale up the charging infrastructure. We are confident that the partnership will aid in sustaining the push towards EVs and facilitate a smooth transition towards clean and green mobility solutions.”
Avinash Sharma, co-founder, and CEO, ElectricPe said, “Our goal from day one has been to help make the transition to electric mobility smooth by making it inclusive and convenient for consumers across India for their varied commuting activities. In line with this, we are thrilled to partner with the biggest players in India – it validates the trust we bring to the market. The association with Hero Electric will further our goal to bring clean and affordable access to charging to a billion Indians, right at their doorstep.”
ElectricPe is a B2C EV charging and demand generation app that offers EV users a one-stop platform to access EV charging points, which also tracks real-time usage, ensuring a trusted network for users. Through this association, ElectricPe will gain access to NobrokerHood locations across India and will enable the company to get one step closer to its vision of providing easy access to charging to a billion Indians.
Hero Electric is one of the oldest and India’s Largest Electric two-wheeler companies and has been at the forefront of the electric 2-wheeler industry. The company’s manufacturing unit is in Ludhiana, and it sells a wide range of electric scooters catering to a wide spectrum of customers. Hero Electric currently has over 700 (and rapidly expanding) sales and service outlets spread across the country along with a widespread charging network and trained roadside mechanics on EVs.
