Mumbai: The Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s leading sports utility vehicle (SUV) manufacturer, and Jio-bp, a fuel and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and bp, are strengthening their existing partnership to set up a robust charging network for Mahindra’s upcoming e-SUVs launches.
Last year, the companies had signed an MoU for exploring the creation of EV products and services, alongside identifying synergies in low-carbon and conventional fuels.
Starting with 16 cities, Jio-bp will install DC fast chargers at M&M dealership network and workshops across the country. With these chargers being open to the public, the partnership will benefit all stakeholders in the EV value chain.
M&M launched its first all-electric C segment SUV – the XUV400 at Mahindra Research Valley, Chennai earlier this month. The company also made rapid strides towards electrification by unveiling its born electric vision with a range of world-class electric SUVs to be launched in the country in the next few years.
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The group is supplementing the launch of electric vehicles with access to extensive fast-charging infrastructure. To this end, M&M has partnered with Jio-bp to provide EV users with a wide, accessible and convenient fast-charging network.
The RIL and bp joint venture is aggressively expanding its Jio-bp pulse branded EV charging network by setting up charging facilities at multiple touch points within cities and major highways to ensure smooth intra-city and inter-city commutes for EV owners.
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Through a state-of-the-art digital platform, this partnership envisages rolling out e-mobility solutions across discovery, availability, navigation, and transactions to empower all EV users to seamlessly access the M&M partner charging network.
Jio-bp and M&M will together drive electric passenger car adoption in India and help expedite the country’s net-zero emission goals.
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Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest multinational federation of companies, which also enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India. It is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate.
