EV charging: Nexgen Auto partners with Albario Engineering
Under this collaboration, Albario will provide hassle-free installation of AC home chargers for Nexgen Auto's newly launched Omoda and Jaecoo electric vehicles, enhancing convenience and delivering a seamless ownership experience for customers.
The partnership also includes a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out public DC fast chargers across the country — a major milestone in improving EV infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Pakistan.
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