In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL) on Wednesday. The MoU outlines a roadmap for the development of an extensive EV charging infrastructure nationwide, as stated in a media release.
Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, joins forces with ATEL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited, to roll out e-mobility solutions, ensuring seamless access to the charging network for customers. This collaboration covers aspects such as discovery, availability, navigation, and transactions. As a result, XUV400 customers will now benefit from access to over 1100 chargers through the Bluesense+ App, significantly enhancing the convenience and accessibility of electric vehicle charging for Mahindra EV owners, the release noted.
Veejay Nakra, President of M&M’s automotive division, highlighted that this partnership is pivotal in enhancing the EV charging infrastructure, guaranteeing customers a seamless charging experience and digital integration. He emphasized M&M’s commitment to enhancing customer experience by expanding the partner network to foster the adoption of electric vehicles.
Suresh P Manglani, Executive Director & CEO of ATEL, expressed confidence that the collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra for the charging infrastructure will encourage customers to embrace EV technology as part of the energy transition. He emphasized that such initiatives will contribute to reducing carbon emissions and supporting India in achieving its climate action goals.
Aligned with commitments made at COP26, the partnership between Mahindra and ATEL underscores the collaborative efforts needed to decarbonize transportation and transition towards an electric and sustainable future, as mentioned in the release.
