
Of the 600 planned EV chargers, 100 will be installed in Tamil Nadu and 10 of them will be operational by the end of 2024
The penetration of electric vehicles into the mainstream market is becoming increasingly evident. This encourages automakers to invest in electric vehicles and deliver compelling electric vehicles to the masses. However, launching electric vehicles is only half the story. The other half offers robust fast charging infrastructure.
Among India’s leading car manufacturers, HMIL (Hyundai Motor India Ltd) has recognized the need to build a robust EV charging infrastructure in the Asian subcontinent. The company has committed to installing up to 600 EV fast chargers across the country over the next seven years to support Indian EV buyers.
Hyundai Indian Electric Car Charger
Ahead of launching its first mass-market electric vehicle, Hyundai India has announced the establishment of 600 electric vehicle fast charging stations across the country. The company will install these EV chargers in major cities and highways through strategic partnerships with partners such as ChargeZone, Statiq and Shell India.
The goal is to make long-distance journeys in electric vehicles convenient for Indian EV buyers, regardless of car brand. The company aims to illustrate their vision using the example of hassle-free driving from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. HMIL’s myHyundai app will play a vital role in this ambitious initiative of providing a robust 24X7 network of charging stations.

Key locations for charging stations include all major cities in India such as Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Chennai. All major highways like Delhi-Chandigarh, Delhi-Jaipur, Hyderabad-Vijayawada, Mumbai-Pune, Mumbai-Surat, Bengaluru-Pune and Pune-Kolha Poole will benefit from this move.
time frame
HMIL’s The 600 charging stations planned in India will come with various configurations such as DC 150 kW + DC 60 kW + DC 30 kW or DC 150 kW + DC 30 kW + DC 60 kW. The company aims to install as many as 600 electric vehicle charging stations across India in the next seven years. Hyundai Motor has promised to have 50 gas stations operational by the end of this month.
As part of the MoU signed between HMIL and the Tamil Nadu government, Hyundai will install 100 charging stations out of the planned 600 charging stations, 100 of which will be in Tamil Nadu. Ten of the 100 will be operational by the end of this month.

Statement from HMIL
Commenting on the news, Mr Jae Wan Ryu, Head of Corporate Planning Function at HMIL said: “The electric vehicle market is expected to grow strongly until 2030. Research conducted by HMIL highlighted that customers are concerned about driving long distances in electric vehicles due to lack of charging infrastructure. facilities, people commuting on the highway.
Keeping this in mind, HMIL has taken the initiative to install fast EV chargers in major cities and major highways. Leveraging HMC’s global EV and battery technology, HMIL is well-positioned to build a comprehensive EV ecosystem in India. We are actively investing in infrastructure to support the expected growth in demand for electric vehicles. “
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