Tata Motors, a commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, has announced a collaboration with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions Pvt to install 250 new fast charging stations for electric commercial vehicles across the country. These stations will be located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi.
The new charging stations will add to the existing network of 540 commercial vehicle charging points. Tata Motors will recommend locations for these stations based on commercial EV movement patterns. Delta Electronics will provide the hardware, while Thunderplus Solutions will handle installation and operation.
Vinay Pathak, Vice President & Business Head – SCV&PU at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, commented: “Expanding the available 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 towards a cleaner, greener environment.”
Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director of Delta Electronics India Pvt, said: “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 the electric commercial vehicle experience for users nationwide.”
Rajeev YSR, CEO of Thunderplus Solutions Pvt, added: “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.”
Tata Motors offers the Ace EV, an electric cargo vehicle for last-mile deliveries. It is supported by over 150 Electric Vehicle Service Centres across the country and is equipped with various technologies for fleet management and performance.
