Hero Motocorp, on 6 December, announced its partnership with Ather Energy for an interoperable fast-charging network in India.

In its regulatory filing, the company said that through this collaboration, EV users will be able to utilise both Ather Grids and VIDA across the country. The combined charging network will cover 100 cities with over 1,900 fast charging points.

This is not the first-ever interoperable fast-charging network for two-wheelers in India, but anywhere in the world.

This interoperable network will accelerate EV adaptation in India by strengthening the overall segment and promoting a convenient ownership experience.

Dr Swadesh Srivastava, Chief Business Officer – Emerging Mobility BU, Hero MotoCorp, said: “We are happy to extend our association with Ather Energy through this interoperable fast-charging network. VIDA’s brand promise is building a “Worry-free EV ecosystem”, and this largest charging network in the country will go a long way in providing a seamless & convenient ownership experience to customers.”

He added that this fastest-growing network utilises the government-approved connector-standard, thus ensuring current and future customers will be able to use and charge their vehicles without any hassles in the future. I congratulate the teams at Ather and VIDA for setting yet another global benchmark in the two-wheeler EV space.

Swapnil Jain, Co-founder and CTO of Ather Energy, said, “We are happy to partner with Hero MotoCorp for setting the stage for an interoperable fast-charging network. It’s a massive win for Indian OEMs to collaborate on scaling up charging infrastructure.”

Jain added that this partnership will pave the way for consumers to access an extensive network of charging stations across India.