Tata Motors’ EV unit eyes 500 mega chargers by 2027

Tata Motors’ electric vehicle arm, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TATA.ev), is partnering with leading charge point operators (CPOs) to create a TATA.ev mega charger network, which will offer superfast charging for electric cars.

TATA.ev has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Tata Power, ChargeZone, Statiq and Zeon to operationalise 500 TATA.ev mega chargers in 2 years in the first phase. These chargers will be deployed across key cities and major highways.

While TATA.ev mega chargers will be open to all EVs, TATA.ev customers will enjoy priority access and tariff. Megachargers operated by partner CPOs can be conveniently tracked and services paid for singularly via the IRA.ev app eliminating the need to download multiple charging apps, the company says.

Tata Motors was the first carmaker in the country to open separate showrooms for EVs.

“TATA.ev has been at the forefront of India’s EV revolution, not just by introducing world-class electric vehicles, but also by building a robust charging infrastructure nationwide. To enable the exponential growth of EVs in India, we’ve launched ‘Open Collaboration 2.0’, aiming to expand the charging network to over 400,000 points in the next two years, in partnership with leading CPOs. This initiative will enhance the speed, reliability, and user experience of charging, while improving the viability of CPOs and facilitating their growth,” says Shailesh Chandra, managing director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility.

“To enhance the charging experience, we are introducing through partnerships, TATA.ev mega chargers in key cities and highways, along with TATA.ev Verified Chargers assuring quality infrastructure. Additionally, a unified Charging Helpline and seamless payment solution are being introduced to help address customer concerns and to make the charging ecosystem more accessible and dependable as EV adoption continues to rise,” says Chandra.

TATA.ev is strengthening its collaboration with key Charging Point Operators (CPOs) to install 30,000 new public charging points. These charging stations will support all EV makes and brands, ensuring widespread accessibility, convenience, and a mutually beneficial ecosystem for all EV users, charge point operators, and infrastructure planners.

To drive the next phase of growth, TATA.ev launched its 'Open Collaboration' framework in 2023, forging strategic partnerships with Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). This collaboration focused on expanding charging infrastructure across key hotspots, particularly along highways. As a result, the number of public charging points in India has more than doubled in just 15 months, surpassing 18,000 chargers.

Since 2019, TATA.ev has been at the forefront of advancing India’s EV charging infrastructure. First by partnering with Tata Group companies to introduce home charging solutions and then kick-starting public charging infrastructure in and around cities with the fastest EV adoption, providing crucial support and encouragement for early adopters to switch to EVs.