Tata Motors, the leading commercial vehicle provider and largest EV brand by sales in India, signed an MoU with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions for charging infrastructure investment.
According to a statement on Tata's website, on August 21, Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it is collaborating with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions to expand the charging infrastructure for its electric commercial vehicles by setting up 250 new fast charging stations in India.
Strategically located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi, these new charging stations will significantly increase the existing 540 commercial vehicle charging points network.
E-commerce companies and parcel & courier service providers, among other industries, are increasing the adoption of commercial EVs for last-mile deliveries to reduce their carbon footprint. Based on its understanding of commercial EV movement, Tata Motors will recommend optimal locations and nearest dealerships for setting up these fast-charging stations. While Delta Electronics will supply the necessary hardware, Thunderplus Solutions will install and operate them.
Vinay Pathak, vice president and business head of SCV&PU at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, "We endeavor to make emission-free cargo transportation easily accessible. Expanding the charging infrastructure on high-use routes will encourage more customers to opt for electric commercial vehicles and improve vehicle uptime, resulting in higher revenues and better profitability while contributing to a cleaner, greener environment. Installing fast chargers at our dealerships makes it convenient for them to gain access at a familiar location with a reliable charging facility."
Delta Electronics India managing director Niranjan Nayak said, "Delta aims to provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow. This collaboration with Tata Motors and Thunderplus allows us to contribute significantly to India's electric cargo ecosystem. Our advanced charging technology will play a crucial role in enhancing users' electric commercial vehicle experience nationwide."
Rajeev YSR, CEO of Thunderplus Solutions, stated, "We are excited to partner with Tata Motors and Delta in this groundbreaking initiative. We focus on enabling electric commercial vehicle customers with top-notch charging solutions that ensure convenience and reliability.
This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to drive sustainable transportation solutions across India. This initiative completely falls in line with our campaign HarGharThunder, through which we intend to make the charge point affordable to each house, making electric vehicle charging abundantly available, thus removing the charge anxiety."
