Hindustan Petroleum to set up battery swapping stations at over 22,000 pumps

Hindustan Petroleum has tied up with Mooving to set up battery swapping stations at over 22,000 HPCL retail outlets across India. Mooving is a smart swapping network powered by Livguard and a brand under the SAR Group. 

One of the key factors in HPCL's decision to collaborate with Mooving was the company's commitment to indigenous, Make in India technology. After multiple rounds of discussions on their technical and delivery capabilities, HPCL selected Mooving for this partnership, 'Mooving said'. 

Over the next 12 months, Mooving and HPCL will deploy more than 500 automated battery swapping stations. Leveraging Mooving's fully automated, man-less technology, these stations are expected to set a new standard in convenience and efficiency, enhancing the user experience and setting the company apart from competitors, 'Mooving said'. Mooving has also mentioned that, this strategic rollout will significantly boost battery swapping services, accelerate electric mobility adoption, and provide essential support to EV customers across regions.

HPCL, which has more than 22,000 retail outlets across India, is committed to decarbonizing the mobility sector. The company has already installed more than 3,700 EV charging stations across India to minimize range anxiety of EV customers. This partnership allows Mooving to leverage HPCL's extensive network and its innovative solutions to set a new benchmark for battery swapping, accelerating EV adoption, and supporting the growth of the green economy. An agreement towards this was signed by Mooving and HPCL, represented by Subhankar Dutta, General Manager, Retail Strategy and Business Development.

Pritesh Talwar, President, Lectrix EV and Mooving, stated that the collaboration with HPCL is a significant step towards transforming India's EV infrastructure. By combining Mooving's automated technology with HPCL's extensive network, the partnership aims to set a new standard for battery swapping services. This major step will help create one of the largest automated battery-swapping networks in India, contributing to economic growth by creating new job opportunities and fostering innovation within the EV ecosystem.

This partnership will make owning an electric vehicle easier by offering Battery as a Service (BaaS) across the country, which takes care of battery costs, maintenance, and charging. By providing a seamless and efficient battery swapping experience, Mooving is driving forward the adoption of electric vehicles and reinforcing its role as a leader in the EV energy sector.