India: Tata Power, TVS to develop electric two-wheeler charging infrastructure

The partnership aims to create a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers across the country.

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TVS Motor Company, one of the leading manufacturers of two-wheelers and three-wheelers globally, entered into a strategic partnership with Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power company, to drive implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for two-wheeler across India.

The partnership aims to create a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers. This will also give the customers of TVS electric scooters access to the charging network by Tata Power through the TVS Motor customer connect app and Tata Power EZ Charge app across India.

As part of the MoU, the two companies will also explore opportunities to use solar energy to power select TVS Motor locations in their journey towards sustainability.

TVS electric scooter will be available in over 25 cities within the next few months. Currently, it is present in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Kochi, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Surat, Vizag, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad.

Tata Power has an expansive network of over 5,000 home chargers and over 700 public chargers in more than 120 cities in India. The company is present across all segments of the EV eco-system– public charging, captive charging, home and workplace charging stations, and has deployed all types of chargers, including DC chargers and AC Chargers.