Terra Charge to Introduce Taka, a DC 30kw Fast Charger

In response to the rising high-speed charging requirements of electric four-wheelers, Terra Charge is introducing new DC 30 kW fast chargers called "TAKA." The new charger adheres to Japanese tech quality and excellence requirements and is made entirely in India. It is made to meet the demands of fast charging and boost the revenue of new CPOs.

Terra Charge, a charging point operator (CPO) and company that develops EV charging infrastructure, will introduce `TAKA`, a new DC 30kW fast charger. The new charger, intended for electric four-wheeler vehicles, aims to enhance consumer adoption rates and meet the increasing need for fast charging options in the 34.8 billion USD Indian EV industry. By the end of the year, Terra Charge plans to establish 100 TAKA units throughout North India to provide the area with affordable, high-quality EV charging infrastructure. The company hopes that this new charger will assist new CPOs grow their businesses and solve common challenges found in the fast charging market, including application troubles, charging and payment glitches, and poor after-sales service.

Mr. Akihiro Ueda, CEO of Terra Charge India, said, “Since the 3.3kW chargers KIWAMI and TAKUMI launched in April 2024, we have been working on the commercialization of quick chargers to meet the growing needs of our customers. Our new 30kW quick charger TAKA has been developed in-house to guarantee quality and reduce investment costs by 20-30%. Terra Charge is offering a Japanese quality product at a competitive price point, which gives our charger an edge over others. We expect TAKA to support the growing demand for quick-charging infrastructure. We also believe that when purchased with our software, charging point operators can begin their recharging business right away. With this latest launch, Terra Charge makes notable advancements toward our ultimate mission of ‘Energy for all people and EVs.’

Terra Charge’s in-house charger with a metal body is designed to offer a 30 kW DC output for a fast charging experience that aligns with the quality standards of Japanese tech excellence. It comes with a competitive starting price of 420,000 INR and when purchased along with Terra Charge’s software, it can enable new CPOs to start their charging business immediately. The charger’s IP54 protection vouches for its durability against harsh weather while its communication features OCPP1.6J/GSM-4G /WiFi are equipped to offer seamless connectivity to users. The electric four-wheeler charger is also powered with IOT support to ensure efficient charging management. Terra Charge’s Japanese R&D team was closely involved in the production process and the chargers were manufactured entirely in India to support the nation’s spirit of the ‘Make in India’ drive.

Terra Charge is currently working on plans to develop more charging products and services that take into account the unique requirements of the Indian EV market and can help support the vision of sustainable mobility. The CPO is also working to acquire new business opportunities in the EV charging space and increase both installation activities and after-sales service functions to help the Indian government meet the target of 30% of new vehicle sales in 2030 to be EVs.