Tata Power Expands EV Charging Infra in Kanpur

Tata Power's subsidiary, Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Ltd (TPEVCSL), has collaborated with the Kanpur Municipal Corporation to introduce a pioneering initiative aimed at setting up 12 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six strategic locations in Kanpur. This collaboration marks the commencement of an innovative effort to transform the EV infrastructure landscape in the city.

The strategically located charging stations will be situated at key points across Kanpur, encompassing the zonal offices in Zone-2 and Zone-5 of Krishna Nagar, Sen Para Police Chauki between Apna Ghar Ashram and Road, Moti Jheel Parking/Kargil Park, the vicinity of Medical College at Gol Chouraha, and the Children's Park near OEF at Vijay Nagar Chauraha.

Each of these designated locations will be furnished with two charging guns, totaling to 12 charging points dispersed across the city. EV users can conveniently locate these charging points through the Tata Power EZ Charge mobile app.

This partnership signifies Tata Power's commitment to fostering sustainable mobility initiatives nationwide by collaborating with various government and private entities. Shivasharanappa G N, Municipal Commissioner of Kanpur Municipal Corporation, expressed confidence in Tata Power's advanced and dependable charging solutions, acknowledging their pivotal role in expediting the city's transition towards a sustainable future.

The state government of Uttar Pradesh has an ambitious plan to establish EV charging stations in multiple municipal cities, including Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Additionally, there are proposals to set up around 100 stations at heritage sites and approximately 200 stations at popular tourist destinations like Mathura-Vrindavan and Varanasi-Ayodhya. Furthermore, the plan entails the installation of 400 charging stations in national and state parks across Uttar Pradesh.

News by Rahul Yelligetti