EV charging: Bharat Petroleum and Tatas sign pact to set up 7K charging points

The agreement aims to leverage BPCL’s widespread network of fuel stations and TPEM’s insights of Tata EVs on the road to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners.

New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEM) have signed an MoU to collaborate to set up 7,000 electric vehicle charging points at the oil company’s petrol pumps.

“The agreement aims to leverage BPCL’s widespread network of fuel stations and TPEM’s insights of Tata EVs on the road to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners. In addition, BPCL will gather insights on charger usage to improve customer experience,” BPCL said.

This agreement between TPEM and BPCL aims to improve the overall experience for Tata EV owners and the two companies are also exploring the possibility of introducing a convenient payment system through a co-branded RFID card, making payment easier for Tata EV users and more people are encouraged to adopt electric vehicles in the country, the statement added.

BPCL has a national network of over 21,000 petrol stations and is committed to a sustainable future by merging strategy, investments and environmental objectives. Over the next year, BPCL plans to install electric vehicle charging points at around 7,000 power stations, the oil marketing company said.

To address range concerns of electric vehicle owners, BPCL has initiated over 90 fast charging corridors for electric vehicles across the country, providing a fast charging station approximately every 100 km on both sides of major highways. These corridors cover more than 30,000 km across various highways and provide greater EV convenience and accessibility, the statement said.