Hyundai India to set up 600 fast public EV charging stations across India

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) intends to set up 600 public EV fast charging stations throughout the nation in the upcoming seven years. Under the plan, the company is aiming to establish 50 stations by December 2024. 

The update underlines Hyundai’s commitment to promote sustainable transportation which will contribute to India’s transition towards clean energy, a report by The Free Press Jornal suggested. 

HMIL has provided more than  7.30 lakh units of energy to 10,000 EV users through 50,000 EV charging sessions, accounting for the service to Hyundai and non-Hyundai customers

The company has joined hands with the Tamil Nadu government to set up 100 EV charging stations in the state by 2027. Under this initiative, 10 stations will be established at the end of 2024, with three already operating at BSR Mall, Spencer Plaza in Chennai, and Hotel Seasons in Tiruvannamalai. The remaining seven will be set up soon. The charging station will provide round-the-clock access to all EV users through the myHyundai app

The EV charging stations that Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is installing have advanced arrangements, such as DC 150 kW + DC 60 kW + DC 30 kW or DC 150 kW + DC 30 kW or DC 60 kW. The business has made notable progress in EV adoption beyond infrastructure, selling more than 4,061 of its electric vehicles by November 2024, including the well-liked Hyundai IONIQ 5 and KONA models. Hyundai's dual focus on developing EV infrastructure and promoting the uptake of sustainable transportation options is demonstrated by these initiatives.