EV Motors India and BYPL to set up EV Charging Stations in Delhi

EV Motors India has signed an agreement with BYPL to set up and operate EV charging stations at select locations under the jurisdiction of BYPL in Delhi

Electric vehicle startup EV Motors India (EVM) has announced that it has signed an agreement with BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) to set up and operate charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) at select locations under the jurisdiction of BYPL in Delhi.

EVM is planning on establishing an e-mobility eco-system in the country including providing a connected network of PlugNgo EV charging stations and a robust software platform that includes a payment system for availing the e-charging facility, the company said in a release.

As part of the agreement, EVM and BYPL will work jointly to create, operate and maintain charging infrastructure using PlugNgo’s innovative cloud-based integrated software platform.

Commenting on the association, Arvind Gujral, CEO – EV Charging Infrastructure (PlugNgo) said, “we are delighted to partner with BYPL for collectively transforming the nation’s electric vehicle ecosystem. PlugNgo is committed to reducing dependence on fossil fuel-based vehicles by offering energy-efficient solutions.” He further said this tie-up plays a major role in boosting the charging infrastructure in the capital thereby accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in Delhi.

P R Kumar, CEO BYPL said, “charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is the need of the hour. We are working with strategic partners to facilitate the setting-up of charging stations in East and Central Delhi to bring in a change in the mobility landscape. This partnership with EV Motors India is a testimonial to these efforts. Through this association, we at BYPL aim to reiterate our commitment to energy efficiency, sustainable growth and strengthen our commitment to play a significant role in the EV Sector.”

EVM has launched its public EV charging outlet under the brand ‘PlugNgo’ in DLF Cybercity, Gurugram and the firm is seeking to install over 6500 charging outlets, each with multiple charging stations, spread across cities, businesses and residential complexes of India, over the next five years.

In November 2018, the firm had announced the launch of its first charging station. The startup had partnered with DLF, Delta Electronics India and ABB India to launch its first public EV charging outlet ‘PlugNgo’.