TATA.ev launches 10 high-speed MegaChargers across major highways
The new MegaChargers are located along prominent highways such as the Mumbai–Ahmedabad and Delhi–Jaipur corridors, as well as in cities like Bengaluru and Udaipur.On the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway, three chargers at Vadodara (Shreenath Food Hub), Vapi (Shanti Complex), and Ghodbunder (Hotel Xpress Inn) provide high-speed charging facilities. Notably, the Vadodara station features a flagship 400kW charger that can charge up to six vehicles simultaneously and deliver 150km of range in just 15 minutes.advertisementFour MegaChargers on the Delhi–Jaipur Highway are spaced roughly every 60km, offering 120kW fast charging at popular stops such as SS Plaza (Gurugram), Hotel Old Rao (Kaprivas), Asli Pappu Dhaba (Hamzapur), and Hotel Highway King (Shahpura).The Pune–Nashik corridor has a key installation at Akash Misal House (Rajgurunagar), while urban commuters in Bengaluru can use the new charger at Monk Mansion in Electronic City. Udaipur also gains a strategically located charger at Ramee Royal Resort, catering to both tourists and residents.Beyond speed, these MegaChargers are designed to enhance the EV charging experience. Many locations offer restrooms, cafes, Wi-Fi, retail outlets, and even co-working spaces, making them ideal stops during long journeys or for urban professionals.TATA.ev customers also receive special benefits, including up to 25% discount on charging tariffs, priority service, and 24x7 customer support. Chargers can be located and accessed through the iRA.ev app, with support for auto charge and RFID-based systems.Statiq CEO Akshit Bansal called the launch a pivotal moment for EV adoption in India, saying, 'Our collaboration with TATA.ev is a milestone in building a trusted, nationwide EV charging network. By co-branding with them, we will make EV adoption more accessible and reliable for every Indian, empowering users to easily locate and use charging stations through the iRA.ev & Statiq app.' give a headline in 80 charactersadvertisementChargeZone CEO Kartikey Hariyani added, 'We are proud to partner with TATA.ev to unveil our first co-branded Supercharging Station on NH48, which is strategically located along key National Highway corridors. Together, ChargeZone and TATA.ev are pushing the boundaries of EV charging in India by focusing on the needs of today's EV drivers— fast, reliable, and easily accessible solutions. We're building a seamless EV ecosystem that supports innovative features including auto charge, RFID tap and charge, which meets current demands and future mobility needs.'With a target to more than double India's public EV charge points to 400,000 by 2027, TATA.ev's MegaCharger initiative is seen as a foundational step in laying the groundwork for large-scale EV adoption.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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