Ather Energy and BPCL Join Forces to Expand India's Largest EV Two-wheeler Charging Network
Bangalore: Ather Energy, India's leading electric scooter manufacturer, has
partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), to further strengthen and expand
India's largest EV two-wheeler fast charging network, the Ather Grid. Through this strategic
collaboration, Ather Energy will gain access to BPCL's extensive network of over 21,000 fuel stations
across India, facilitating the installation of Ather’s public fast-charging Grid.
With the vision to build a robust and widespread charging infrastructure, Ather Energy already
boasts India’s largest EV two-wheeler charging network, with more than 1,400 chargers located
across 100 cities. By teaming up with BPCL, Ather Energy aims to accelerate the expansion of the
Ather Grid, catering to the growing customer base of Ather electric scooters nationwide. Users can
conveniently locate these fast chargers through the Ather App, which offers real-time information
on charger availability, facilitating seamless planning of charging sessions.
This collaboration strengthens Ather Energy's coverage in metropolitan areas and facilitates the
deployment of charging infrastructure along intercity routes with high usage. In its initial phase,
Ather Energy has successfully installed four fast chargers at various locations in Delhi NCR. The
company plans to scale up to over 100 fast chargers at BPCL locations across India by the end of the
year.
Commenting on this partnership, Ravneet Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said,
“Since inception, Ather Energy has focused on building a robust and extensive charging
infrastructure, which is critical to accelerating EV adoption in the country. Our partnership with
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India's leading oil and gas company, builds the
momentum even further to create a widespread, nationwide fast-charging network. This
collaboration will enable us to leverage BPCL's 21000 fuel stations, bringing Ather Grid closer to our
customers across the country. As EV adoption continues to grow, we believe strategic alliances like
these play a crucial role in making charging infrastructure more accessible.”
Commenting on this partnership, Rajiv Dutta, Head Retail North, BPCL, said, “BPCL are constantly
striving to align ourselves with the nation’s vision to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. We
are steadily moving closer to our goal to converting 7000 of our conventional Retail Outlets into
Energy Stations which is a part of a comprehensive decarbonization strategy to support and prioritize
sustainable initiatives. Electric 2 wheelers are leading EV adoption, a charging infrastructure at Retail
Outlets would bring confidence and convenience to early EV adopters. ”
BPCL remains at the forefront of accelerating the spread of clean energy in the country. With the
aim of creating a network of 7000 Energy Stations across India, EV charging takes center stage in
BPCL’s endeavors. India’s personal mobility is primarily driven by two-wheelers, and electric two-
wheelers have been early adopters of electric mobility. BPCL’s alliance with Ather Energy is a
strategic step towards ushering in an era of best-in-class EV charging solutions for the customers in
their Energy Stations and an exciting future of innovative solutions in the EV sector.
The collaboration between Ather Energy and BPCL marks a significant milestone in the advancement
of EV charging infrastructure in India. With a strong focus on expanding coverage initially in Delhi
NCR and subsequently throughout the country, Ather Energy remains committed to providing
convenient and accessible charging solutions for its valued customers.