In a major boost to India’s electric mobility infrastructure, Tata Motors partners with leading charging operators to create comprehensive nationwide charging network, including significant presence in Tamil Nadu
The electric vehicles unit of Tata Motors has announced a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize India’s EV charging infrastructure, unveiling plans to install 400,000 charging points and 30,000 public chargers across the country by 2027. This massive expansion, dubbed “Collaboration 2.0,” represents one of the most ambitious charging infrastructure projects in India’s automotive history.
The company has formed strategic partnerships with industry leaders including Tata Power, Statiq, ChargeZone, and Zeon to operationalize the first phase of this initiative, which will see the installation of 500 Tata.ev mega chargers, each capable of delivering 120 kW of power. These initial installations will focus on high-demand locations in major metropolitan areas including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune, as well as along busy highway corridors.
For Tamil Nadu, which has emerged as a crucial hub in India’s electric vehicle ecosystem, this development presents significant opportunities. The state, already home to numerous automotive manufacturing facilities and a growing EV startup community, is expected to receive a substantial portion of these charging installations, particularly in industrial corridors and technology parks around Chennai and Coimbatore.
“The current landscape of approximately 18,000 public chargers is just the beginning,” says Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility. “We’re not only aiming to double the public charging infrastructure but also placing significant emphasis on home and community charging solutions. Our strategy includes converting office buildings and other compatible locations into charging hubs, creating a comprehensive charging ecosystem.”
In a move to enhance user convenience, Tata.ev will introduce a unified RFID card system that works across all charging point operators, addressing one of the key pain points in the current EV charging experience. This standardization is expected to significantly boost EV adoption rates across the country.
The company is also taking decisive steps toward achieving price parity in the electric vehicle market, particularly in the crucial ₹10-15 lakh segment. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, elaborates on this vision: “We’re working towards offering a 400-kilometer range electric car for less than 10 lakh rupees. Through design interventions and localization of multiple subsystems, combined with declining battery prices, we see a clear pathway to achieving this goal.”
For Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem, this initiative creates multiple opportunities. Local startups specializing in charging technology, battery management systems, and EV infrastructure solutions can potentially partner with Tata Motors or its charging partners. The extensive charging network will also support the growth of electric mobility startups, from ride-sharing platforms to last-mile delivery services.
The impact of this initiative extends beyond mere numbers. By addressing the charging infrastructure gap, Tata Motors is tackling one of the primary barriers to EV adoption in India. The project is expected to create numerous jobs in installation, maintenance, and operations, while also spurring innovation in the EV technology sector.
