Hero Electric has announced a strategic partnership with the BOLT, an EV Infrastructure provider, to establish 50,000 EV charging stations across the nation in the next one year. This will boost EV adoption among buyers and will help in curbing range anxiety significantly.
As per the press release, Bolt will set up the charging stations in more than 750 Hero Electric touchpoints across the nation, which will benefit over 4.5 lakh customers. In addition, around 2,000 Hero Electric’s customers will also benefit from BOLT charging units set up at their homes without any cost.
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The BOLT will also be integrated within the Hero Electric App and website, offering a one-stop solution to find a charging station, booking a slot, and payment. Post-installation of BOLT charging stations, individuals can choose between private/public mode of operation for their charging stations and decide the price depending on existing commercial/EV tariffs.
Hero Electric will also announce subscription-based plans for its customers to ease their usage.
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Hero Electric and Bolt will also be doing a Pilot for IOT tracking solutions for their vehicles. The pilot will also provide Fleet Management and Charging Management solutions to all Hero Electric B2B partners. Bolt will also integrate the Bolt OS-enabled Smart speedometer solution with Hero Electric vehicles along with Bolt Charging Network.
Commenting on this partnership, Sohinder Gill, CEO of Hero Electric said, “We are delighted to partner with BOLT as its charging network will offer affordable charging solutions further, encouraging the switch to electric vehicles. A robust charging network has aided the growth of EVs by curbing range anxiety among riders. Our mission is to enable carbon-free mobility and fasten EV adoption in the country by building a strong charging ecosystem and reskilling mechanics to offer an enhanced EV riding experience. We are positive that this collaboration will broaden our efforts to reach the set objective. This partnership will benefit the industry overall and allow e2W riders easy access to charging stations pan India.”
