Tata Power sets up 2 new EV charging stations in Mumbai

Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, which installed the first electric vehicle charging station in Vikhroli , Mumbai in August, 2017, is now looking at expanding its charging stations in the city.

The company is working towards strategically covering areas where EV users wish to have outlets, for this it has now set up additional electric vehicle charging stations at Palladium Mall Lower Parel, and Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla and it plans and two more stations that will come up at Bandra-Kurla Complex and western express highway at Borivali.

Tata Power states that with the Government encouraging shift to electric vehicles by 2030, it aims to build a seamless network of electric charging stations to make it easier for people to adopt EVs and be future ready. For this the setting up of smart charging infrastructure at parking area of Malls would enable users to make best use of their time while their car charges.

Anil Sardana, CEO and MD, Tata Power, said, “We are proud and happy to present Mumbai with additional electric vehicle charging stations that cover the expanse of the city. We are also happy that one of these EV charging stations is India’s first Electrical Vehicle Charging station at popular retail mall. As the nation moves towards clean and affordable power for all, it is our endeavour to provide customers with the best solutions for a greener tomorrow”.

The newly installed chargers at Palladium and Phoenix Marketcity will enable electric car users to charge their cars (Battery Electric Vehicles such as the Mahindra e2o, Nissan Leaf, among others) at any time safely and conveniently. The chargers can also monitor the car battery charging status and units consumed while charging a car. The Company plans to set up charging stations at various locations in Mumbai and is in discussions with various stakeholders to this end.

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