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Electric two-wheeler maker, Ather Energy, on Thursday, said it plans to install over 2,500 charging stations by this year-end to facilitate a hassle-free transition to EVs.
The company has already installed over 1,000 fast charging stations across 80 cities in the country.
The Ather Grid (charging station) is today the biggest fast-charging network for two-wheeler EVsin the country with 60 per cent of current installations in Tier-II and Tier-III cities, the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement. Additionally, it also claims to release its IP for the charging connector to all OEMs.
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"A robust charging infrastructure is one of the major drivers in accelerating faster adoption of electric vehicles. As a brand focused on building a vibrant EV ecosystem, we have made strong investments in building what is already India's largest public fast-charging network," Ather Energy Chief Business Officer Ravneet Phokela said.
The fast-charging stations enable EV owners to charge their vehicles up to 80 per cent at 1.5 km/min. The charging network is supported by the Ather Grid App, which allows EV owners to locate and check the availability of the nearest charging stations in real-time, said the company.
“The fast charging network can be used by all electric two-wheelers and electric four-wheelers, and this facility is being offered free of charge until March 2023,” it added.
The company is accelerating its scale-up, and also adding Neighbourhood Charging - a charging solution focused on semi-private spaces, such as apartment blocks, office, tech-parks, etc., he added.
"We stay committed to investing strategically in the space and supporting the growth of the industry," Phokela stated.
Ather, which is backed by Hero MotoCorp, witnessed its best-ever monthly sales in January with deliveries of 12,419 units.
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Ather Energy registered monthly sales of 12,419 units in January 2023. The company is looking at a solid expansion roadmap covering tier 1, 2 and 3 cities in India, increasing its retail footprint to 150 centres in 100 cities by March 2023.
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