KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Ather Energy gains access to BPCL's 21,000 petrol stations nationwide
- Ather currently has 1,400 chargers in 100 cities
- Plans to install 100+ fast chargers at BPCL outlets in India
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), a well-known oil company, has partnered with Ather Energy to enhance its electric vehicle charging network. The main aim of this collaboration is to make charging stations for electric vehicles more accessible and widely available. To know more about this exciting development, keep reading. For further details, keep reading. Meanwhile, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Group for the latest updates from the automotive industry.
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Ather Energy and BPCL have joined forces, allowing Ather to use BPCL's vast network of 21,000 petrol stations across India. Ather already has 1,400 chargers in 100 cities and plans to add its fast-charging Grid with this collaboration. This will help Ather expand its charging network and serve more electric scooter users in India.
Ather Energy wants to cover more areas in cities and set up charging stations along busy roads between cities. They have already installed four fast chargers in Delhi NCR. By the end of the year, they expect to put more than 100 fast chargers in BPCL outlets all across India.
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BPCL's big goal is to create 7,000 energy stations across India, providing more places for people to charge their electric vehicles.
On this occasion, Ravneet Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said, Since inception, Ather Energy has focused on building a robust and extensive charging infrastructure, which is critical to accelerating EV adoption in the country. Our partnership with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India's leading oil and gas company, builds the momentum even further to create a widespread, nationwide fast-charging network. This collaboration will enable us to leverage BPCL's 21000 fuel stations, bringing Ather Grid closer to our customers across the country. As EV adoption continues to grow, we believe strategic alliances like these play a crucial role in making charging infrastructure more accessible.
Verdict
The collaboration between Ather Energy and BPCL will greatly increase the number of charging stations for electric scooters all over India. This step supports the growing interest in electric vehicles and encourages people to choose eco-friendly transportation options.
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