One of India’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturers, Hero Electric, has announced its partnership with Bengaluru-based EV Charging start-up, Charzer. By partnering with the Brigade REAP mentored start-up, Hero Electric plans to install 100,000 charging stations in a year. This will enable both companies to further standardize EV infrastructure along with creating a robust EV ecosystem in India.
Charzer plans to deploy its Kirana Charzer across all Hero Electric dealerships to create an accessible charging facility for customers. Via the start-up’s mobile app and website, EV owners can locate the nearest charging stations along with booking their slots. According to Charzer, EV owners can also access the charging facility via a subscription-based model. Hero Electric aims to pioneer its efforts by creating a robust charging network using junctions at local stores and common areas.
As an EV start-up, Charzer offers charging solutions for public places, apartments, and offices which are compatible with all EVs. Powered by intelligent software along with installation and servicing conducted by professionals, Charzer’s charging stations are present across 20 cities. Some of them include Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Visakhapatnam.
Via this collaboration, Chrazer is Hero Electric’s charging partner across its B2B business to deliver the best customer experience. The start-up also enables EV owners to discover, reserve, pay, and operate all their EV charging stations. According to the company, its flagship Kirana Charger is India’s most affordable and scalable electric charging station. Since its inception in 2020, Charzer has introduced its Kirana Charging concept by installing over 320 charging stations in India.
Recently, Hero Electric announced its October 2021 sales report, which showcased the brand selling a total of 50,331 units. Sporting the best-ever sales since 2007, Hero Electric mentioned that its Optima and NYX are the highest selling e-scooters. Currently, Hero Electric sports a healthy 36% market figure with plans to increase its foothold to new market locations. Thanks to environmental benefits and savings, the brand has also capitalized on the rise in demand for EV vehicles.
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