MG Motor India and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have opened 12 DC fast charging stations in the Delhi-Jalandhar corridor. The 12 DC fast charging piles are about 100 kilometers apart, distributed on both sides of the expressway. This is the first of many such efforts under a partnership between MG and BPCL that plans to build more charging stations later this year.
MG Motor India also announced that ZS EV owners will get a discounted experience at BPCL stations along with discounted charging rates. Customers can find charging stations via the MG dashboard or the MyMG app. However, payment will be made through the HelloBPCL mobile application.
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Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India, said: “Since the launch of the ZS EV in 2020, MG has been at the forefront of the development of a strong electric vehicle ecosystem. We are very proud to announce our partnership with BPCL to build a new 12 DC fast charging facilities. We intend to build a comprehensive ecosystem in India to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, and the new chargers at BPCL gas stations should provide the necessary motivation for people to switch to electric vehicles.”
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Speaking at the launch, Subhankar Sen, Head of Retail Programs and Branding at BPCL said: “We at BPCL are playing our part in establishing a network of EV fast-charging highway corridors to address the range, discovery and time anxieties of EV owners. We strongly believe this Will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.Our move today to create a rewarding experience for MG Motor EV customers in partnership with MG Motor India is an important step under our EV charging strategy and our goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 An important move towards our larger goals. We are excited about our innovative technology integration with MG Motor, who have integrated our EV charging network into their dashboard navigator, providing MG EV owners with unrivaled convenience. This is true It perfectly reflects the commitment of our two organizations to introduce cutting-edge technology to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.”
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MG Motor India said it has installed more than 8,000 EV chargers across the country. The automaker has installed AC and DC chargers and is promising customers a six-way charging ecosystem. This includes a free AC fast charger at the owner’s home/office, extended charging network, plugs and charger cables, mobile charging with roadside assistance and community chargers.
First published date: Feb 11, 2023 at 19:30 PM CST
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