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Mahindra Launches Charge_IN to Build 180 kW Highway EV Network Across India

The company touts uniform ultra-fast chargers with a cross-brand app to make long-distance electric travel quicker.

Overview

  • Mahindra targets 1,000 charging points through 250 stations by the end of 2027, focusing on national highways and high-traffic corridors with co-location at restaurants and cafés.
  • All sites will use a standardized 180 kW setup with dual-gun hardware that can serve up to four vehicles at once.
  • The first Charge_IN stations are open at Hoskote near Bengaluru and at Murthal on NH44 north of Delhi.
  • Mahindra says the 180 kW units can take many EVs from 20% to 80% charge in roughly 20 minutes, aiming to cut highway dwell times.
  • A dedicated Charge_IN app will provide real-time availability, session initiation and payments for drivers of any brand.