Ather Energy, a leading player in the electric vehicle (EV) segment has entered into a partnership with Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, to establish an interoperable fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers across India. Ather Energy and Hero MotoCorp are partnering to integrate their fast charging stations, AtherGrids and VIDA, across 100 cities, covering over 1,900 points. The combined charging infrastructure is set to become the largest of its kind in the country, offering EV users an unparalleled and convenient ownership experience.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved India’s first-ever indigenously developed AC and DC Combined Charging connector standard for light electric vehicles, making it the largest EV charging ecosystem in the country.
This is the first-ever interoperable fast-charging network for EV two-wheelers globally. The interoperable network will not only enhance the convenience for existing EV users but also play a pivotal role in alleviating range anxiety, making electric mobility more accessible and appealing to a broader audience. Ather Energy Co-founder and CTO Swapnil Jain said, “We believe that public charging infrastructure for two-wheelers is now set for collaborative expansion.”
