Shell India to deploy over 10,000 charging points by 2030
The company plans to deploy the chargers at on-the-go locations beyond service stations, creating standalone EV hubs and providing home charging and destination locations.
Shell launched its first electric vehicle (EV) chargers in India in Bengaluru last week, as the first market for the company to launch chargers for two-wheelers. The firm plans to set up more than 10,000 charging points across the country by 2030 and aims to provide mobility solutions with 100% green energy to its customers through the Shell Recharge Stations.
In the first phase of its launch, Shell plans to set up charging stations in Bengaluru across its fuel stations located in Yeshwantpur, Marathalli, Old Madras Road, Brookefield and Kanakpura. In addition, it has plans to expand its EV charging infrastructure beyond its existing retail markets.
“Being a solution-driven and customer-centric organization, we have developed a world-class offering for the electric-mobility customers drawing upon our global expertise and capabilities. The Shell Recharge proposition is based on unique insights that we picked up in our research and global experience. This enables us to provide safe, green, and integrated mobility solutions to our customers,” said Sanjay Varkey, Director of Mobility at Shell India.
Shell will provide customized charging solutions at on-the-go locations such as fuel stations, standalone EV hubs, home charging and destination locations. For on-the-go and standalone EV hubs, the company will deploy 100 kilowatts (KW) and above direct-current (DC) fast chargers to enable fast charging and the lowest possible dwell time.
Customers will be able to operate these chargers through the ‘Shell Recharge India app’, available on both Android and iOS operating systems. The app allows users to locate the nearest available charger, pick a charging method - by unit, time or by percentage and then make quick payments.
