Electric vehicles can be charged at HPCL pumps – This startup to install EV chargers

EVI Technologies has said that is going to set up EV chargers at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) pumps, located in major cities and highways to provide end to end EV charging stations in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand.

“Under this agreement, EVIT will provide charging infrastructures at HPCL petrol pumps for EV users. This project will enable EV users to charge their EVs at the nearest HPCL pump. The charging comprises slow and fast EV chargers for Electric scooters and Cars at 136 locations.The partnership with HPCL is expected to play a strong role in encouraging EV owners to charge their vehicles along various petrol pumps.The company is present across various segments of the EV eco-system – public charging, captive charging, home, workplace charging and ultra-rapid chargers for buses,” as per a company statement.

Commenting on the development, Rupesh Kumar, CEO of EVIT says "Our association with HPCL will allow both companies to contribute towards the goal of reducing carbon emission. We are excited about this strategic tie-up providing an opportunity for our customers to easily avail of charging solutions at various locations across India. This move will not just help EV users get rid of the range anxiety, but we expect this to create awareness among other car owners to start using EVs."

This project will as well reduce about 21000 ton of carbon emissions in the next fifteen years, a statement by the startup said.