Tata Motors has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly enhance India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure through the introduction of the Tata.ev Mega Charger network. This initiative is being executed in collaboration with four charging point operators (CPOs): Tata Power, Zeon, Charge Zone, and Statiq. The company aims to establish 500 Mega Charger stations within the next 12 months.
TATA.ev Mega Chargers
- Superfast chargers with 4 charging bays
- 500 Mega Chargers to be set-up in Phase 1
- In collaboration with reputed CPOs – Tata Power, ChargeZone, Statiq and Zeon
- Safe, high-quality, high-speed charging on prominent EV user routes in cities and on highways
- Priority access and service to TATA.ev customers
- Tariff benefits for TATA.ev customers
- Convenient access to all partner CPO chargers singularly via the iRA.ev app
Mega Charger Network Details
Each Mega Charger station will offer a total charging capacity of 120kW, delivered either through a single four-gun charger or two 60kW two-gun chargers. While the network is accessible to EVs from all manufacturers, Tata EV owners will benefit from priority access and up to a 25% reduction in charging tariffs.
These stations are designed to provide a comfortable experience for users, featuring amenities such as restrooms and restaurants. Select locations will also offer 24/7 manned support. To streamline the user experience, Tata Motors is implementing a unified payment system that includes a single payment app, a universal RFID-based payment option, and integration with Tata Motors’ existing iRA.ev app. Additionally, a dedicated toll-free number will provide round-the-clock customer support, regardless of the CPO operating the station.
Tata Motors, India’s EV market leader, said on Thursday it will more than double its charging points to 400,000 over the next two years to address concerns over range and inadequate charging infrastructure that have dogged EV sales.
That effort would see the company and its electric vehicle charger operators, including Tata Power and Statiq, set up 30,000 new public charging points as well as a verified ‘Mega Charger’ network across 500 locations over the next two years.
The government plans to give 20 billion rupees ($230 million) in incentives for setting up public fast-charging stations in a market where the majority of EV users currently charge their vehicles at home.
Balaje Rajan, Tata Motors’ Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the company’s commitment to quality service, stating that they have established “very clear service level agreements in place with each of the operators to ensure that the right kind of service level is provided.” This selective partnership approach ensures that only providers meeting specific criteria are involved in the initiative.
