Ather Energy has partnered with Hero MotoCorp to establish an interoperable fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers across India, a major player in the EV segment. This strategic collaboration aims to seamlessly integrate Ather Energy’s fast charging points, AtherGrids and Hero MotoCorp’s charging stations, VIDA, covering 100 cities with a network of over 1,900 fast-charging points.
The combined charging infrastructure is set to become the largest of its kind in the country, offering EV users an unparalleled and convenient ownership experience. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved India’s first-ever indigenously developed AC and DC Combined Charging connector standard, the Light Electric Combined Charging System (LECCS). This will create India’s largest EV charging ecosystem and the first interoperable fast-charging network for EV two-wheelers globally.
The interoperable network will enhance convenience for existing EV users, alleviate range anxiety, and make electric mobility more accessible to a broader audience. Ather Energy Co-founder and CTO Swapnil Jain said,“We believe that public charging infrastructure for two-wheelers is now set for collaborative expansion.”
