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News18
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
ThunderPlus Crosses 200+ Stations With New EV Hub In Hyderabad, Know More
Last Updated: 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. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad
ThunderPlus, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, has opened its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in partnership with South Central Railway. The station is part of the company's broader strategy to scale its EV infrastructure network in urban and semi-urban locations. ThunderPlus now operates over 200 charging hubs across India, supplying more than 10 megawatt-hours of energy daily and powering over 4,000 EVs, according to company figures. This translates to an estimated reduction of 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions per day. The new station was inaugurated by ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR and attended by representatives from State Bank of India, including S Madhan and Santosh, along with Arvind Kompelli, the company's second Titanium Franchisee. Commenting on the partnership model, Kompelli said, 'The Assured Business Guarantee programme by ThunderPlus gave us the trust and confidence to invest in this sunrise EV industry. Their technical backing and revenue assurance have made this journey seamless.' Vishal Arjun, Divisional Commercial Manager, Secunderabad Division, Ministry of Railways, stated that the success of an earlier collaboration at the Hitec City MMTS station led to further engagements. 'Usage exceeding five hours per day convinced us of their operational and commercial capability. We are now partnering with them to replicate similar models across other railway premises in Hyderabad,' he said. Station features and franchise model The newly launched facility features 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, which can be scaled up to 480 kW based on demand. It incorporates dynamic load-sharing technology, 24x7 uptime through centralised digital monitoring, and is positioned to serve the Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad areas. ThunderPlus has also invited entrepreneurs to join its franchise programme. With an investment starting at ₹20 lakh, the model offers a full technical setup, centralised operations and maintenance support, and a structured revenue model with business guarantees. As part of its future plans, ThunderPlus aims to shift its charging stations from conventional power sources to renewable energy. The company is pursuing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar integration to reduce its environmental impact and enhance sustainability.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad
ThunderPlus, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, has opened its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in partnership with South Central Railway. The station is part of the company's broader strategy to scale its EV infrastructure network in urban and semi-urban locations. ThunderPlus now operates over 200 charging hubs across India, supplying more than 10 megawatt-hours of energy daily and powering over 4,000 EVs, according to company figures. This translates to an estimated reduction of 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions per day. The new station was inaugurated by ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR and attended by representatives from State Bank of India, including S Madhan and Santosh, along with Arvind Kompelli, the company's second Titanium Franchisee. Commenting on the partnership model, Kompelli said, 'The Assured Business Guarantee programme by ThunderPlus gave us the trust and confidence to invest in this sunrise EV industry. Their technical backing and revenue assurance have made this journey seamless.' Vishal Arjun, Divisional Commercial Manager, Secunderabad Division, Ministry of Railways, stated that the success of an earlier collaboration at the Hitec City MMTS station led to further engagements. 'Usage exceeding five hours per day convinced us of their operational and commercial capability. We are now partnering with them to replicate similar models across other railway premises in Hyderabad,' he said. Station features and franchise model The newly launched facility features 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, which can be scaled up to 480 kW based on demand. It incorporates dynamic load-sharing technology, 24x7 uptime through centralised digital monitoring, and is positioned to serve the Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad areas. ThunderPlus has also invited entrepreneurs to join its franchise programme. With an investment starting at ₹20 lakh, the model offers a full technical setup, centralised operations and maintenance support, and a structured revenue model with business guarantees. As part of its future plans, ThunderPlus aims to shift its charging stations from conventional power sources to renewable energy. The company is pursuing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar integration to reduce its environmental impact and enhance sustainability.
