Brigade Reap mentored Charzer, a Bengaluru-based start-up offering end-to-end EV charging solutions will install 1 lakh charging stations in the next 1 year in collaboration with Hero Electric
- In commitment with its vision to advance the growth of the EV segment, the company looks to scale up the charging infrastructure in the country
Bengaluru, 17th November 2021: India’s largest electric two-wheeler company, Hero Electric, announces its partnership with Brigade REAP mentored Charzer, a Bengaluru-based EV Charging start-up for a robust EV ecosystem in India. As part of the partnership, Hero Electric and Charzer will set up 100,000 charging stations in a year, further standardizing electric vehicle infrastructure between manufacturers.
Charzer will deploy its Kirana Charzer across Hero Electric dealerships to ease charging facility availability for consumers. It will also provide Charzer mobile application and website for EV owners to locate the nearest charging stations and booking slots. The electric vehicle riders can also use a charging facility in a subscription-based model.
Commenting on the development Sameer Ranjan Jaiswal, Co-Founder, Charzer, said, “We are pleased to partner with Hero for the installation of charging station and contribute to the electric mobility revolution. It is the oldest EV manufacturer in the country with a vision to drive positive and greener change. We are collectively building an extensive network of charging stations at Kirana stores, apartments, offices, and malls for easy accessibility. Our partnership with Hero Electric is a giant leap towards this goal, and with this partnership, we are excited to charge up the next million vehicles.”
Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, said, “At Hero, we believe that a robust and well-equipped infrastructure network is key to the development of EVs in India. This association will aid the EV growth and provide a seamless charging experience to customers by integrating charging slot booking and payment with chargers deployed by Charzer. With our vision and commitment to advance the growth of EVs, we are working rigorously to scale up the charging infrastructure. Through this partnership, we aim to strengthen the thrust towards EVs and promote a cleaner and greener mobility solution.”
Charzer is an EV start-up offering charging solutions for public places, apartments, and offices. These chargers are compatible with all EV models, powered by intelligent software, and are installed and serviced by certified professionals. The company currently has a presence across 20 cities, including Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Vishakhapatnam. Through this collaboration, Charzer will be Hero Electric’s charging partner across its B2B business.
Committed to delivering the best experience to their consumers, Hero Electric continues to pioneer efforts to accelerate a robust charging network, by setting up junctions at local stores and common areas to ease EV charging for consumers.
