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According to the company, the initiative marks India’s first fully manned public EV charging network, offering round-the-clock staff support and facilities that replicate the experience of traditional fuel stations.
The launch expands TATA.ev’s Megacharger network to over 70 sites across the country under its Open Collaboration 2.0 initiative, through which the company partners with Charge Point Operators (CPOs) to build high-speed charging infrastructure.
“The demand for accessible, widespread and reliable charging infrastructure has become increasingly important,” said Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. TATA.ev plans to install over 400,000 charging points, including 500 Megachargers, by 2027.
The new network aims to make long-distance EV travel convenient and reliable in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana while setting a benchmark for public charging infrastructure in India. Rajan said these fast-charging hubs connect major cities, enabling seamless EV travel across key locations in these states.
The 14 new stations are located on five major corridors – Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Vijayawada, Hyderabad-Tirupati, Vijayawada-Chennai and Srikakulam-Vijayawada – with highway stations at a distance of 100 to 170 km.
Each location offers multiple fast-charging connectors, with select hubs supporting up to 360 kW in 12 bays and enabling 80% charging in 30-40 minutes.
Raja Shekhar Upputuri, CEO, Voltran, said, “We are excited to partner with TATA.ev to launch our co-branded TATA.ev x Voltran Megacharger stations across all major highways in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These centers operate 24×7 and customers do not require any app to charge as they can pay by cash, card or UPI. All centers have air-conditioned lounges, clean Washrooms and multiple dining options are included.”
In Hyderabad, the flagship megacharger at Madhapur, located within 5 km of Hi-Tech City and Jubilee Hills, offers 12 charging bays with a total capacity of 360 kW, along with a café, restrooms and free Wi-Fi.
Along the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway, new stations at Beechupalli and Anantapur provide six connectors each with restrooms and cafeterias for passengers. A major hub at Suryapet, on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway, has 10 connectors offering up to 240 kW.
Three new hubs – Maydukur, Miryalaguda and Tirupati – serve the Hyderabad-Tirupati highway, while the Vijayawada-Chennai highway now has megachargers at Kaza, Ongole and Nellore, a distance of about 100 km. Each of these sites includes fast chargers, cafes, restrooms, and Wi-Fi access.
On the Srikakulam-Vijayawada corridor, four stations – Srikakulam, Gannavaram, Rajanagaram and Anakapalle – each provide six fast-charging connectors, ensuring reliable service on the coastal route.