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Mahindra’s Charge_iN public EV charging network has expanded to 50 locations in India. Its newest site, at an HP Auto Care Centre on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, is the first to open under a partnership with HPCL announced in March.
Mahindra’s Charge_iN public EV charging network has reached 50 locations in India, with its newest station opening at an HP Auto Care Centre on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The station is the first to become operational under Mahindra’s collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), linking the network’s expansion to plans for chargers at HPCL retail outlets.
According to Mahindra, the new site is on one of India’s busiest inter-city routes. It brings the network to 50 locations, although the source material does not provide a full list of sites or say how many are highway locations. It also does not report the station’s opening date, utilization or charging prices.
Charge_iN stations feature 180 kW dual-gun chargers, the source report says, as ultra-fast EV charging networks continue to expand. Mahindra says the network can charge its Electric Origin SUVs: the XEV 9e, BE 6 SPORTEQ and XEV 9S. The report does not give vehicle-specific charging times or clarify whether every location has the same number of chargers.
The company describes its sites as positioned along major highway corridors and co-located with amenities such as restaurants and cafés. The Mumbai-Pune site is at an HP Auto Care Centre. Mahindra’s source material identifies it as the first station operational under the HPCL collaboration, but does not say how many additional locations are under construction.
A New Route Into HPCL Sites
The milestone combines a broader network count with a new operating channel: Charge_iN has begun opening stations through an arrangement with HPCL, whose retail outlets could provide locations across India. For drivers, sites on highway corridors may help connect travel between cities, while nearby food and drink options can make charging stops more practical.
For Mahindra, the stations provide public charging access for its electric SUVs. The reported 180 kW rating describes charger capability; actual charging speed can depend on the vehicle, battery conditions and other factors. The source does not establish how much the partnership will expand coverage, how quickly new sites will open or how widely drivers can access the chargers.
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The March HPCL Agreement
In March, Mahindra and HPCL announced an agreement to develop EV charging infrastructure at HPCL retail outlets across India. The newly operational Mumbai-Pune Expressway station is the first site in the source report tied to that collaboration. The report does not state the agreement’s total planned station count, investment, construction schedule or completion target.
Charge_iN is operated by Mahindra as a public EV charging network. Its reported 50-location reach is a count of locations, not a stated count of individual charging plugs or vehicles served. The source material attributes the network and station details to Mahindra Automotive, and the report was published by Charged EVs.
“The newest station is located at an HP Auto Care Centre on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.”
— Mahindra Automotive, as cited by Charged EVs
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Expansion Pace and Site Coverage
The report does not give a date for the 50-location milestone or a breakdown of where all 50 sites are located. It is also unclear how many HPCL outlets will receive chargers, when further stations under the agreement may open, and whether the new site’s equipment is available to all compatible EVs or subject to network access conditions.
No operating data are provided on charger uptime, usage, pricing, queues or customer access. The 180 kW figure is the stated charger rating, not a reported average charging speed or a guarantee of a particular charging time for the named SUVs.
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More HPCL Stations to Follow
Mahindra and HPCL have said they will develop charging infrastructure at HPCL retail outlets across India. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway station is the first reported operational site from that collaboration. The companies have not provided a next opening date or a public rollout schedule in the source material.
Further updates would clarify how many outlets join the network, which corridors receive stations and how quickly the total grows beyond 50 locations. Until those details are announced, the confirmed next step is the broader infrastructure development announced by the partners in March.
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Key Questions
How many Charge_iN locations are in India?
Mahindra’s network has reached 50 locations, according to the report.
Where is the newest Charge_iN station?
It is at an HP Auto Care Centre on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
What is the relationship between Charge_iN and HPCL?
Mahindra and HPCL announced an agreement in March to develop EV charging infrastructure at HPCL retail outlets across India. The new Mumbai-Pune site is the first operational station reported under that collaboration.
Which Mahindra vehicles can use the chargers?
The report says Charge_iN’s 180 kW dual-gun chargers are capable of charging the XEV 9e, BE 6 SPORTEQ and XEV 9S. It does not provide vehicle-specific charging times.
When will more HPCL locations open?
The partners have not provided a timetable or number of planned sites in the source material. The agreement covers development at HPCL retail outlets across India, but further rollout details remain unknown.
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