Mahindra Group’s EV charging arm Charge_iN has entered into a strategic partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited to deploy electric vehicle charging stations across HPCL’s nationwide fuel retail network.

The collaboration will utilise HPCL’s 24,400-plus outlets to expand access to public charging infrastructure, with a focus on 180 kW dual-gun fast chargers for electric passenger vehicles. The move comes as automakers and energy companies step up investments to address infrastructure gaps amid rising EV adoption.

HPCL already operates over 5,400 EV charging stations under its HP e-Charge network, providing a base for further expansion.

Strategic push by oil retailers

The tie-up reflects a broader shift among oil marketing companies, which are repurposing fuel stations into multi-energy hubs as India transitions toward cleaner mobility.

With an extensive physical network and growing investments in alternate energy, HPCL is positioning EV charging as a key growth vertical. For Mahindra, the partnership complements its efforts to build an integrated EV ecosystem, spanning vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Bridging infrastructure gaps

India’s EV adoption continues to hinge on the availability of reliable public charging, particularly for intercity travel. Co-locating chargers at fuel stations is increasingly seen as a cost-efficient and scalable model.

Mahindra Group is a diversified multinational with a strong presence in automotive, farm equipment, IT services and financial services, and has been investing in electric mobility and charging infrastructure as part of its broader sustainability push.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is a state-run oil marketing company with a nationwide network of over 24,400 fuel stations, and is expanding into EV charging and alternate energy as part of its transition strategy.