Chennai: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has outlined plans to build 600 electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations nationwide by 2031, aiming to address infrastructure gaps hindering EV adoption. The company plans to install more than 50 of these stations by the end of 2024.
As part of its charging network expansion, Hyundai is targeting key highways, cities, and dealerships to ensure comprehensive coverage. To date, Hyundai’s existing infrastructure has supported around 50,000 charging sessions, delivering over 7.3 lakh units of energy to approximately 10,000 EV users, including vehicles from other manufacturers.
To improve accessibility, HMIL leverages its myHyundai app, offering integration with service providers like ChargeZone, Statiq, and Shell India. This collaboration provides users access to over 10,000 EV charging points across India, including remote and highway locations, to facilitate uninterrupted travel.
HMIL’s Function Head – Corporate Planning, Jae Wan Ryu, acknowledged that limited charging facilities along highways have been a significant barrier to long-distance EV adoption. Hyundai aims to address this challenge by utilizing its parent company’s expertise in EV and battery technology.
In Tamil Nadu, Hyundai has partnered with the state government to set up 100 charging stations by 2027, with 10 expected to be operational by the end of 2024. Three stations are already functional in Chennai and Tiruvannamalai, and others are in development.
The new stations will accommodate all four-wheeled EVs made in India and will feature chargers with different power configurations, such as DC 150 kW, DC 60 kW, and DC 30 kW. The network will cover routes including Delhi-Chandigarh, Delhi-Jaipur, Mumbai-Pune, and Hyderabad-Vijayawada, and will also serve major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.
By expanding its EV charging infrastructure, Hyundai aims to support India’s transition to electric mobility, reduce range anxiety, and encourage the adoption of EVs across the country.
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