ThunderPlus Crosses 200+ Stations With New EV Hub In Hyderabad, Know More
These stations power more than 4,000 EVs daily, delivering 10+ MWh of energy and cutting down 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions every single day.
ThunderPlus, India's fastest-growing EV charging company, has launched a brand-new ultra-fast charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad.
The station was set up in partnership with South Central Railway and is designed to serve key areas like Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad.
Why Is This Launch Important?
With this new addition, ThunderPlus now operates over 200 EV charging hubs across India, powering more than 4,000 electric vehicles every day. These stations together deliver over 10 MWh of energy daily, helping reduce 35 metric tons of CO₂ emissions every single day.
What Makes This Station Special?
The new charging hub comes with high-end features like:
120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, scalable to 480 kW
Smart load-sharing technology
24×7 uptime with digital monitoring
It's part of ThunderPlus's larger vision to create a smart, reliable, and sustainable EV ecosystem in India.
Who Attended the Launch?
The event saw participation from top ThunderPlus officials, public sector leaders, and partners.
Mr Rajeev YSR, CEO of ThunderPlus, said 'This station is more than just another dot on the map, it's a beacon of growth, grit, and green innovation. At ThunderPlus, we're building more than EV infrastructure; we're crafting a future where clean energy and cutting-edge technology move in tandem."
Other notable attendees included Sri Vishal Arjun from the Ministry of Railways and Mr Arvind Kompelli, a franchise partner.
Mr. Arvind Kompelli, franchise owner, remarked 'The Assured Business Guarantee program by ThunderPlus gave us the trust and confidence to invest in this sunrise EV industry."
Sri. Vishal Arjun, Divisional Commercial Manager, Secunderabad Division, Ministry of Railways, praised ThunderPlus's execution 'Our successful engagement with ThunderPlus at the Hitec City MMTS station with usage exceeding 5 hours/day convinced us of their operational and commercial capability."
How Can Entrepreneurs Be Part of This EV Movement?
ThunderPlus is calling out to young business minds to join its Franchise Program. With investments starting at Rs 20 lakhs, the program offers:
Assured business guarantee
End-to-end technical support
Centralised operations and maintenance.
What's Next for ThunderPlus?
The company is now shifting focus to renewable energy, planning to integrate solar power and sign Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to make its charging stations even greener.
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