Tata Power To Install EV Charging Stations In Ayodhya

Tata Power, one of the players in the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure space, has collaborated with the Ayodhya Development Authority to set up EV charging points in public parking locations across the city. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and promote sustainable transportation solutions in the city of Ayodhya. 

Under this collaboration, Tata Power proposes to install EV charging points at key locations accessible to the public, including Parking Survya Kund, Guptar Ghat, Amaniganj multi-level parking (MLCP) in front of the Jalkal Department; Kaushesh Kunj MLCP parking near the Ayodhya railway station; Tedhi Bazar MLCP parking on the east and west sides of Ayodhya; and the Collectorate Office parking in Ayodhya. 

Tata says that these selected sites have been strategically chosen to provide convenient and accessible charging facilities for EV users, ensuring a seamless charging experience across the city. 

Vice Chairman of Ayodhya Development Authority; emphasised the significance of this collaboration, stating, "Joining hands with Tata Power aligns with our vision of transforming Ayodhya into a cleaner and greener spot, ensuring a sustainable future for pilgrims and tourists, and contributing to the state’s holistic approach towards promoting EV adoption," 

The official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony took place in Ayodhya, and witnessed the presence of dignitaries including Gaurav Dayal, Divisional Commissioner of Ayodhya; Nitish Kumar, District Magistrate, Ayodhya; Vishal Singh, Vice Chairman of Ayodhya Development Authority along with Virendra Goyal, Head- of Business Development (EV Charging) at Tata Power.  

On this partnership, Virendra Goyal, Head of Business Development (EV Charging) at Tata Power, said "Through our partnership with the Ayodhya Development Authority, we are fully committed to establishing a seamless and easily accessible charging ecosystem for electric vehicle users in Ayodhya," 

Tata Power has installed a total of 110 public, semi-public charging stations across Uttar Pradesh till now. As the largest EV charging point operator with nearly 60 per cent market share in the country, Tata Power has installed more than 40,000 home chargers, 4000+ public and semi-public charging points, and 250 bus-charging points. The Company has energised chargers in 350 cities and aims to expand across the nation.