Hyundai Motor India Installs First 180 kW DC Fast EV Charging Station in Chennai

Published On: 27 May 2024
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The South Korean manufacturer will set up 100 fast public EV charging stations at major cities and highways across Tamil Nadu.

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has opened the first 180 kW DC fast public EV charging station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The South Korean manufacturer will set up 100 fast public EV charging stations at major cities and highways across Tamil Nadu. This new station has both 30 kW and 150 kW connectors, and it is located at Spencer Plaza Mall in Anna Salai, Chennai. HMIL has strategically positioned the new EV station close to restaurants, shopping avenues, and coffee shops to provide more convenience for its customers.

HMIL has announced that the new station is not just for Hyundai vehicle users; it can also be used to charge all electric vehicles, irrespective of model and brand. This move highlights the company’s commitment to expanding the electric vehicle infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. The brand is aiming to facilitate an efficient and seamless charging experience for its EV users.

EV customers can access the new charging station via the brand’s Charger Management System in the myHyundai App. The app enables customers to easily navigate the facility, make digital payments, and monitor the charging status remotely. As of now, over 170 charging points are available in Tamil Nadu, and they are mapped in the myHyundai app's EV Charge section. The automaker is planning to expand its electric vehicle charging systems to 485 stations by 2030. Hyundai’s first mass-market EV is scheduled to be launched in 2025. This growth strategy is part of the company’s larger plan to promote sustainable mobility and increase EV adoption in India.

HMIL recently extended its EV fast-charging network across several cities and highways in India to over 10 locations. The company has installed 11 ultra-fast charging stations across the country, and each features three DC chargers: 30 kW, 150 kW, and 60 kW, in six major cities. These incorporate Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Gurugram. The Hyundai EV fast-charging network is installed in five key highway locations, including Delhi-Jaipur, Delhi-Chandigarh, Mumbai-Surat, Hyderabad-Vijayawada, and Mumbai-Nashik.

The Executive Director (Corporate Planning) at HMIL, Jae Wan Ryu, said, "Tamil Nadu is home for Hyundai Motor India Limited, and we have been committed to Tamil Nadu since our inception. As we celebrate 28 years of HMIL in India, we are delighted to inaugurate our first-ever 180 kW fast public charging station in Chennai. In line with Hyundai’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, we aim to enhance convenience of all EV users, and hence our charging stations can be utilized by any four-wheeler EV user. HMIL envisages to install 100 charging stations across Tamil Nadu, to enhance the EV ecosystem and motivate more customers towards EV adoption across the state.”