HPCL lists 5,350 electric vehicle charging stations on Kazam app

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), in a partnership with electric vehicle solution provider Kazam, has listed its 5,350 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, including 3,043 DC fast chargers, on the Kazam app.

By utilising Kazam's Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) platform, the integration provides EV users with instant access to HPCL's expanding charging network throughout India. According to the company, EV drivers can now use the app to find, navigate, and charge at HPCL stations.

Under the Government of India's PM eDrive program, HPCL is growing its EV charging infrastructure in addition to running more than 24,000 fuel retail locations. According to the company, the partnership will help it achieve its objectives of promoting cleaner mobility and bolstering the nation's electric vehicle ecosystem.

Citing Paras Shah, COO of Kazam, CNBC TV 18 reported, “Kazam’s OCPI platform will provide seamless visibility of HPCL chargers, making it easier for users to charge at our stations.”

Kumar Banerjee, Chief General Manager at HPCL, said that the partnership offers reliable access to EV charging and is in line with the government’s clean transport goals

To preserve network scalability and dependability, the Kazam platform allows charge point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) to monitor in real-time.