(T.E.T)
Humsafar India, an app-based doorstep diesel services provider, is all set to make a foray into the growing Electric Vehicle (EV)-charging and battery replacement business and plans to set up its first charging stations in Delhi and Noida, a release said on Thursday. The company plans to set up charging stations across Delhi-NCR and other cities in the country and is in talks with oil marketing companies (OMCs) to set up EV stations in urban areas, starting from Delhi.
At present, Humsafar, which has tied up with OMCs–Oil India and BPCL–has set up doorstep diesel delivery service in 50 cities across 20 states.
The company said it plans to make a foray into other states and cities soon. With different parts of the country witnessing a steady increase towards EVs, the demand for ancillary units and charging stations is expected to rise manifold.
EVs will require investing in infrastructure, possibly repurposing the existing network of fuel stations, building up the ecosystem of partners and stakeholders, including governmental policymakers, energy generation agencies, OEMs and mobility solutions providers, said Nishit Goel, Founder Director of Humsafar India.
