Two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp and EV maker Ather Energy on Wednesday said the companies have entered into a partnership through which electric vehicle users will be able to use each other’s fast-charging network. This is the first-ever interoperable fast-charging network for EV two-wheelers anywhere in the world.
Hero MotoCorp and Ather Energy have entered into a partnership for an interoperable fast-charging network in India, according to a statement on December 6.
“Through this collaboration, EV users will be able to seamlessly use both VIDA and Ather Grids across the country. The combined network will cover 100 cities with over 1,900 fast-charging points,” according to the statement.
It said the interoperable network will accelerate EV adoption by strengthening the overall segment and promoting a convenient ownership experience.
Swadesh Srivastava, chief business officer (emerging mobility BU) of Hero MotoCorp, said, “We are happy to extend our association with Ather Energy through this interoperable fast-charging network. VIDA’s brand promise is building a ‘Worry-free EV ecosystem’, and this largest charging network in the country will go a long way in providing a seamless & convenient ownership experience to customers.”
He added that This fastest-growing network utilises the government approved connector-standard, thus ensuring current and future customers will be able to use and charge their vehicles without any hassles in the future too. I congratulate the teams at Ather and VIDA for setting yet another global benchmark in the two-wheeler EV space.”
Swapnil Jain, co-founder and CTO, Ather Energy, “We are happy to partner with Hero MotoCorp for setting the stage for an interoperable fast-charging network. It’s a massive win for Indian OEMs to collaborate on scaling up charging infrastructure. This partnership will pave the way for consumers to access an extensive network of charging stations across the country, alleviating range anxiety. Given the technical superiority of LECCS and the fact that it was Made in India for India, we believe more OEMs will find it lucrative to adopt this standard.”
He said that with this interoperability, we are already demonstrating how it is beneficial for all OEMs to be on one standard. Public charging infrastructure for two-wheelers is now set for collaborative expansion.
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