Ather Energy on Sunday said it has drawn up plans to set up 150 fast-charging grids in Tamil Nadu by the end of the current financial year. The electric two-wheeler maker recently inaugurated its first experience center in Salem as part of its move to expand retail footprint in the state. With the inauguration of the Experience Centre, Ather Energy has nine retail stores in Tamil Nadu.
“It plans to expand its retail presence to 15 stores in the state and add 150 fast-charging grids by the end of the current financial year,” the company said in a statement.
,Ather Energy has experienced an encouraging response from across the state for its scooters. with high rates EV With the growing adoption and acceptance for high-end electric two wheelers, Tamil Nadu is an important market for Ather Energy,” said Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer.
“We have built an electric vehicle from the ground up that is efficient, high quality and reliable and have strategically invested in the infrastructure needed to support it. We are expanding rapidly to meet the demand for new and improved Huh. Ather 450X And there are some exciting plans for Tamil Nadu.”
Tamil Nadu has emerged as a high-demand market for electric scooters, with Ather Energy reporting a 49 per cent quarter-on-quarter growth. The ex-showroom price for the Ather 450X Gen 3 after FAME-II modification is Rs 1.58 lakh, while the Ather 450 Plus Gen 3 costs Rs 1.36 lakh, Ather said.
Earlier this month, Mahindra announced that it has tied up with three electric vehicle infrastructure partners – Jio bp, Static, and Charge+Zone – to provide charging solutions for its upcoming range of passenger electric vehicles. According to the Mumbai-based automaker, with these partnerships, Mahindra EV users will have seamless access to a robust fast charging infrastructure and e-mobility solutions spanning discovery, availability, navigation and transactions.