Hyundai Motor India Limited, a prominent player in India’s smart mobility solutions sector, has announced a significant expansion of its Ultra-High Speed Public EV Charging Network across key highways and cities in the country. The move underscores Hyundai’s commitment to spearheading electric vehicle adoption in India and alleviating range anxiety for both intercity and intracity travel.
The expansion sees the installation of a total of Eleven Ultra-Fast charging stations, each equipped with three charging points. These stations comprise units with capacities of DC 150 kW, DC 60 kW, and DC 30 kW. Mr. Jae Wan Ryu, Executive Director of Corporate Planning at Hyundai Motor India Ltd., emphasized the company’s dedication to setting new industry benchmarks and fulfilling customer needs.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Ryu stated, “At Hyundai Motor India Ltd., we have always strived to create new benchmarks and lead the industry by example. Aligned with our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, Hyundai is always working towards the fulfillment of all its customer needs. In line with the Government of India’s focus towards creating a holistic electric vehicle ecosystem, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. is committed to enhancing customer’s EV ownership experience. The expansion of our Ultra-Fast charging stations to 11 locations is a step in the same direction. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. is the only OEM in the country to set up 11 Ultra-fast charging stations in public locations. We are committed to India and we will continue strengthening the charging infrastructure in line with the Indian Government’s resolve for Electrification.”
The expanded public charging network of Ultra-Fast chargers is strategically located across six key cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Bangalore, as well as on five major highway routes. These chargers operate round the clock for customer convenience and are accessible to both Hyundai and non-Hyundai electric vehicle owners.
To further enhance the customer experience, the charging stations are manned by dedicated personnel and offer nearby amenities such as coffee shops and restaurants. With charging times as low as 21 minutes for vehicles like the Hyundai IONIQ 5, customers benefit from quick and efficient charging experiences.
Hyundai has also introduced attractive pricing schemes for charging sessions, with rates starting at INR 18 per unit for 30 kW Chargers, INR 21 per unit for 60 kW Chargers, and INR 24 per unit for 150 kW Chargers. These chargers are easily discoverable and accessible via Hyundai’s myHyundai app, which provides features like charger navigation, pre-booking of charging slots, digital payments, and charging status monitoring.
Additionally, Hyundai aims to expand its Ultra-Fast charging station network to 10 or more new locations in 2024, further solidifying its commitment to enhancing the EV experience nationwide. Moreover, as part of an agreement with the Government of Tamil Nadu, Hyundai plans to install 100 additional charging stations by 2027, as announced during the recent Global Investor Meet held in January 2024.
