Hero Electric has announced that it has partnered with Bengaluru-based EV Charging start-up, Charter to set up one lakh charging stations across India.
In the first year of partnership, Charzer will install 10,000 charging stations across the top 30 cities.
Additionally, the start-up will also install Kirana Charzer across Hero Electric dealerships to ease charging facility availability for consumers. It will also be providing Charzer mobile application and website for EV owners to locate the nearest charging stations and booking slots. The electric vehicle riders can also use a charging facility in a subscription-based model.
Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric stated that the company considers that a robust and well-equipped infrastructure network is key to the development of EVs in India.
He adds that this association will aid the EV growth and provide a seamless charging experience to customers by integrating charging slot booking and payment with chargers deployed by Charzer.
With the vision and commitment to advance the growth of EVs, the two brands are working rigorously to scale up the charging infrastructure. Through this partnership, Hero Electric says that it aims to strengthen the thrust towards EVs and promote a cleaner and greener mobility solution.