Tata Power Expands EV Charging Network to Chandigarh-Shimla Highway

23 Nov 2023 CW Team

The strategically positioned EZ Charge stations at Hotel Falcon Crest on Chandigarh-Shimla Highway around Kandaghat and The Oberoi Cecil, Chaura Maidan Road near Shimla, enhance the feasibility of EV travel on the route.Committed to building a reliable and accessible EV Charging network, the first charging point is located at a distance of 83 kilometres from Chandigarh to Hotel Falcon Crest, and the other charging point is at a distance of 26 kilometres from Hotel Falcon Crest to The Oberoi Cecil.

This route connects two major cities, Chandigarh and Shimla, serving as a crucial link for travelers and businesses alike. Consumers can easily locate the two stations using the Tata Power EZ Charge mobile app. They can also make online payments for their charging sessions or use an RFID Card to simply Tap.Charge.Go.EV travellers coming from Delhi to Shimla can also use multiple charging points along the route to Chandigarh, refuel at the scenic Kalaghat Falcon Crest hotel location, and then proceed to Shimla, where they can refill again at Oberoi Shimla or Oberoi Wildflower Shimla.

Tata Power is committed to sustainable mobility and reducing carbon footprints. It's nationwide EZ Charge network spreads over 420 cities with more than 62,000 home chargers, 4,900 public and semi-public charging points, and 460 bus-charging stations that are present at diverse and strategic locations expanding EV charging accessibility across the country.

The company is also present across major national and state highways on diverse locations such as hotels, commercial complexes, car dealerships, etc., across more than 25 states and five union territories.

About Tata Power: Tata Power is a leading integrated power company and a part of Tata Group, India?s largest multi-national business conglomerate. The company has a diversified portfolio of 14399 MW, spanning across the entire power value chain - from renewable and conventional energy generation to transmission & distribution, trading, storage solutions and solar cells and module manufacturing. As a pioneer of clean energy transition in India, Tata Power has 5539 MW of clean energy generation, which constitutes 38% of its total capacity. The company has also committed to achieve carbon neutrality before 2045.Tata Power has established India?s most comprehensive clean energy platform, with offerings such as rooftop solar, microgrids, storage solutions, EV charging infrastructure, home automation et al. The company has also attracted global investors to support its growth and vision.

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Tata Power, one of India's largest and leading EV charging solutions providers announced the activation of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along the Chandigarh- Shimla highway, covering a total distance of 111 kms and addressing the demand for reliable charging options on this popular route. The strategically positioned EZ Charge stations at Hotel Falcon Crest on Chandigarh-Shimla Highway around Kandaghat and The Oberoi Cecil, Chaura Maidan Road near Shimla, enhance the feasibility of EV travel on the route.Committed to building a reliable and accessible EV Charging network, the first charging point is located at a distance of 83 kilometres from Chandigarh to Hotel Falcon Crest, and the other charging point is at a distance of 26 kilometres from Hotel Falcon Crest to The Oberoi Cecil. This route connects two major cities, Chandigarh and Shimla, serving as a crucial link for travelers and businesses alike. Consumers can easily locate the two stations using the Tata Power EZ Charge mobile app. They can also make online payments for their charging sessions or use an RFID Card to simply Tap.Charge.Go.EV travellers coming from Delhi to Shimla can also use multiple charging points along the route to Chandigarh, refuel at the scenic Kalaghat Falcon Crest hotel location, and then proceed to Shimla, where they can refill again at Oberoi Shimla or Oberoi Wildflower Shimla. Tata Power is committed to sustainable mobility and reducing carbon footprints. It's nationwide EZ Charge network spreads over 420 cities with more than 62,000 home chargers, 4,900 public and semi-public charging points, and 460 bus-charging stations that are present at diverse and strategic locations expanding EV charging accessibility across the country. The company is also present across major national and state highways on diverse locations such as hotels, commercial complexes, car dealerships, etc., across more than 25 states and five union territories. About Tata Power: Tata Power is a leading integrated power company and a part of Tata Group, India?s largest multi-national business conglomerate. The company has a diversified portfolio of 14399 MW, spanning across the entire power value chain - from renewable and conventional energy generation to transmission & distribution, trading, storage solutions and solar cells and module manufacturing. As a pioneer of clean energy transition in India, Tata Power has 5539 MW of clean energy generation, which constitutes 38% of its total capacity. The company has also committed to achieve carbon neutrality before 2045.Tata Power has established India?s most comprehensive clean energy platform, with offerings such as rooftop solar, microgrids, storage solutions, EV charging infrastructure, home automation et al. The company has also attracted global investors to support its growth and vision.

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