Hyundai Motor inks agreement with Shell India Markets for EV chargers

CHENNAI: Car major Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Wednesday said it has inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Shell India Markets Private Limited to install 60 kW DC Fast Chargers across 36 of its electric vehicle (EV) Dealerships in India.

The collaboration with Shell India is a part of Hyundai Motor India’s EV charging infrastructure expansion plan.

Shell India Markets will also consider installing DC 120 kW Fast Charger in dealers instead of DC 60 kW Fast charges if feasible, Hyundai Motor added.

Commenting on the announcement, Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India said such strategic partnerships are fundamental in accelerating the adoption of EVs by customers to achieve national goal of carbon neutrality.

According to Sanjay Varkey, Director, Shell India Markets the strategic partnership with Hyundai Motors India,A aims to improve the charging infrastructure for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) in India by offering easy access and dynamic availability for a safe, reliable, and seamless charging experience.

Hyundai Motor India currently has an existing network of 72-EV Dealers in 45 cities. Phase-1 for the establishment of a public EV charging facility across EV dealerships of the company was concluded in the past. Phase-2, has been initiated with Shell India Markets across 36 additional dealerships for installation of DC 60/120 kW fast chargers.