Mahindra Announces Setting Up 250 Ultra-Fast EV Charging Stations

Mahindra & Mahindra said it plans to set up 250 electric vehicle charging stations, each with 180 kW, by the end of 2027. The network will include 1,000 charging points across 250 stations aligning with the government's priority of strengthening public EV charging infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption in India, the Mumbai-based automaker said in a statement, as reported by news agency PTI.

The automaker has already inaugurated the first two Charge_IN stations in Hoskote on NH 75, Bengaluru Chennai highway and Murthal on NH44, about 50 km from Delhi, it added.

These charging stations are equipped with two 180kW ultra-fast chargers that can charge up to four electric vehicles (EVs) simultaneously.

According to Mahindra, 248 more Charge_IN stations are on the way, and they will come up along major highway corridors.

Every station will be located alongside wayside amenities such as restaurants and cafes, so travellers won't have to sit idly while their EV recharges.

Owners of Mahindra's EV offerings, including the BE 6, XEV 9e, and upcoming XEV 9S, will be able to charge their SUVs from 20 per cent to 80 per cent in just 20 minutes at the Charge_IN stations.

They can use Mahindra's 'Me4U' app to discover Charge_IN stations, charge and pay, while owners of other brands' EVs can access the charging network via the 'Charge_IN by Mahindra' app.

The Charge_IN stations will be positioned along major highway corridors.