TATA.ev has announced a strategic collaboration with Shell India Mobility to deploy 21 new TATA.ev x Shell Mega Charging Hubs across Bengaluru, Chennai, Mysuru, Pune, and Vadodara, further strengthening India’s rapidly expanding public electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Equipped with 120 kW fast chargers and multiple charging bays, the newly launched hubs are designed to deliver faster, more reliable charging access for EV users while supporting both urban commuting and long-distance intercity travel.
Strategically located along major highway corridors and high-traffic urban zones, the charging hubs aim to address range anxiety and improve convenience for electric vehicle owners. Each facility offers on-ground support staff, hygienic restroom amenities, and access to Shell Select and Deli2go retail outlets for food and beverages. TATA.ev customers will also benefit from curated in-store offers along with preferential charging tariffs.
Expanding a Nationwide Charging Ecosystem
With the addition of these new locations, the TATA.ev Mega Charging Hub network now exceeds 130 operational sites across India. The rollout forms part of the company’s broader Open Collaboration 2.0 initiative, under which it is working alongside multiple charge point operators to develop high-speed charging corridors nationwide.
TATA.ev has outlined ambitious plans to deploy more than 400,000 charging points across the country, including approximately 500 Mega Charging Hubs, by 2027.
The latest expansion enhances charging coverage across key mobility corridors, including major urban routes in Bengaluru and Chennai, intercity travel corridors across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, commuter routes around Pune, and the Ahmedabad–Mumbai highway network via Vadodara.
Strengthening EV Adoption Through Partnerships
As the electric vehicle business arm of Tata Motors, TATA.ev has been actively scaling public charging infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption in India. Through Open Collaboration 2.0, the company aims to significantly expand charging availability by partnering with leading infrastructure providers and charge point operators.
The Mega Charging Hub network represents a key pillar of this strategy, focusing on high-capacity, high-speed charging stations located across urban centres and highway routes. Earlier phases of the initiative included the deployment of strategically positioned MegaChargers developed in collaboration with partners such as ChargeZone and Statiq.
Each Mega Charger site is designed to offer a seamless charging experience, combining rapid charging capabilities of at least 120 kW with customer-friendly amenities including restrooms, dining options, and real-time monitoring support.
Charging stations can be located and accessed through the iRA.ev mobile application, enabling simplified navigation, unified payments, and improved interoperability across multiple charging operator networks.
