Mahindra joins the Unified Bharat eCharge Network to enable hassle-free EV charging .Mahindra has joined the Unified Bharat eCharge network that enables people to charge their EVs seamlessly. As part of the pilot, EV owners can use the Mahindra Charge_iN ultra-fast charging stations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Rajasthan through the EV Charging option on the BHIM app. This option allows the user to search for a Mahindra Charge_iN station on the BHIM app and start paying directly through UPI.
Unified Bharat eCharge, also known as BharatCharge, aims to be India’s digital public infrastructure for EV charging. The national EV charging platform is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Heavy Industries and other stakeholders. It will operate as a UPI for EV charging and enable drivers to charge their EVs at any charging station connected to the system. Just like UPI, BharatCharge will also offer a discover-find-pay experience to the users.
The Unified Bharat eCharge, a pilot project, was launched to solve the problem of multiple apps, QR codes, and wallets for different EV charging stations. It connects various charge point operators and makes their charging stations discoverable through a single application. BharatCharge will operate similarly to UPI, where a driver just needs to install the BharatCharge or BHIM app, locate the charging station and QR code, and pay for the service through their UPI. They will not have to deal with different mobile apps, QR codes, and wallets for different charging station operators.
Mahindra has joined the BharatCharge network to offer its 180KW ultra-fast EV charging stations to the general public. The company has been working towards creating a robust and reliable public charging ecosystem by installing ultra-fast charging stations across the country. The 180KW ultra-fast chargers can offer tremendous power to significantly cut down charging time and take the user on long drives. By joining the Unified Bharat eCharge network, Mahindra is enabling its ultra-fast charging infrastructure to be discoverable across the country through the BHIM app.
As part of the pilot launch, EV owners can use the Mahindra Charge_iN stations across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Rajasthan through the BHIM App. These users will be able to locate the Mahindra Charge_iN stations through the EV Charging option on the BHIM App, scan the QR code, and pay for the service through their UPI.
Mahindra’s 180KW ultra-fast charging stations offer tremendous power that significantly reduces the charging time and empowers the user to drive for long distances confidently. These charging stations have been set up across the country, primarily on highways and other high-traffic locations. They provide a reliable and consistent public charging experience and are open to all EV owners, irrespective of the brand of their EVs. By connecting to the Unified Bharat eCharge network, Mahindra has made its charging stations discoverable across the country through the BHIM App. In effect, any EV owner can locate the nearest Mahindra Charge_iN station on the BHIM App, scan the QR code, and start charging without having to download another application or create another account.
The collaboration with BharatCharge will further strengthen Mahindra’s position as a leader in the public ultra-fast charging station segment. The company has been manufacturing and deploying ultra-fast 180KW charging stations across the country at a rapid pace. These charging stations offer tremendous power and are a reliable power source for long-distance EV travel. By joining the Unified Bharat eCharge network, the company has made its charging infrastructure discoverable across the BharatCharge network. This move will benefit the company in the long run as more and more EV owners will be able to locate and use Mahindra’s ultra-fast charging stations.
For the EV owners in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Rajasthan, the discovery of Mahindra’s ultra-fast charging stations on the BHIM App means a more reliable and hassle-free EV ownership experience. They will be able to use the EV Charging option on the BHIM App to locate the nearest Mahindra Charge_iN station and scan the QR code to pay for the service through their UPI. The overall process is very simple and intuitive and will enable the EV owners to enjoy the benefit of ultra-fast charging without having to deal with multiple apps, QR codes, and wallets.