CHARGE+ZONE, a growing EV charging company, has launched India's first-ever SuperCharging Network. This network places superchargers at major highways and city centres, offering amenities such as washrooms, restaurants, and shopping facilities. Selected stations also incorporate solar panels on canopies for sustainability.
The first supercharging will be operational in Mumbai and CCD, Vellore in November 2023. These stations are equipped with 180 KW dual gun chargers and 360 KW power cabinets, which include four guns that can deliver 60 KW each at 200 Amp, and one gun that can deliver 500 A (DC) current with liquid cooling.
The superchargers are designed to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), supplying high-power DC voltage and current directly to EV batteries for swift charging.
Kartikey Hariyani, Founder and CEO, CHARGE+ZONE, stated, "CHARGE+ZONE's SuperCharging Network is positioned to meet the growing demand for convenient and swift EV charging options, which are crucial for facilitating the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Whether on long highway journeys or within city centers, the network provides accessible and high-speed charging."
Ravindra Mohan, Director (Operations & Technology), CHARGE+ZONE, stated, "These superchargers possess high capacity, with at least one capable of delivering 400/500 A DC current. They serve the needs of long-haul transportation and city-based EVs, providing a comprehensive charging solution with an estimated charging time of 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the vehicle's battery capacity."
This network is a component of CHARGE+ZONE's larger strategy to establish over 150+ superchargers throughout the country, creating a robust and reliable EV charging infrastructure. The decision to expand the supercharger network in these specific cities was prompted by the high traffic volume on the Chennai-Bengaluru highway, one of South India's busiest routes, and the need for fast and convenient charging options in prime commercial complexes like BKC, Mumbai.
