Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly bolster its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the nation. The company announced it will more than triple its proprietary DC fast public charging network, expanding from its current 183 stations to an impressive 600 stations by the year 2030.
Tarun Garg, MD & CEO of HMIL, stated that this expansion is designed to bring India's EV charging infrastructure closer to global benchmarks. This strategic move aligns with Hyundai's broader goal of entering India's mass-market EV segment, which includes the introduction of a new compact electric SUV within the current financial year.
Extensive Charging Access via myHyundai App
Beyond its proprietary network, Hyundai is actively collaborating with leading charge point operators (CPOs) and service providers. Through these partnerships, the myHyundai app now offers users access to over 30,000 EV charging points across India. This integrated platform provides a unified digital interface, allowing EV owners to locate charging facilities within an average radius of 25 km nationwide.
Garg highlighted that this extensive network, accessible through a single platform, is open to EV owners across all brands, underscoring HMIL’s commitment to fostering a robust and inclusive EV ecosystem in India. The charging stations are strategically located in prominent city centers and along major highways, often near eateries and food chains, allowing drivers to refresh themselves while their vehicles charge.
Strategic Locations and Future Growth
Key highway routes covered by this expanded access include Delhi-Gurgaon-Jaipur, Mumbai-Pune-Bengaluru, Mumbai-Ratnagiri-Goa, Chennai-Vellore-Bengaluru, and Hyderabad-Kurnool-Bengaluru. This comprehensive coverage aims to alleviate range anxiety and encourage wider EV adoption.
Hyundai, like its competitor Maruti Suzuki, currently lacks a mass-market EV model in India, a segment where homegrown players like Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Mahindra & Mahindra have already established a presence. However, with the upcoming compact electric SUV and a mid-size internal-combustion engine (ICE) SUV, the South Korean automaker is targeting an 8-10% volume growth for the financial year 2026-27, signaling a strong push into the competitive Indian automotive market.