On-the-go: Ather Energy boosts fast-charging infrastructure

Bengaluru: Homegrown EV major Ather Energy on Thursday announced that its customers now have access to over 5,000 public fast-chargers equipped with the Light Electric Combined Charging System (LECCS) connector. The said network spans across more than 395 cities and includes over 3,675 fast-chargers directly operated by Ather, complemented by over 1,400 chargers through partner networks.

These chargers are strategically distributed across major metros, tier-2 and 3 cities, as well as, intercity routes, serving those seeking seamless, long-distance rides. Cities such as Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai now feature over 100 LECCS chargers each, with Bengaluru alone hosting over 240.

States with the most public charger availability include Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Gujarat. Besides, smaller cities like Nashik, Malappuram, and Indore have over 45 public fast-chargers, while Kozhikode and Coimbatore each have over 65. Ather has also extended its charging network internationally, with over 30 fast-chargers operational in Nepal and Sri Lanka.

"Charging infrastructure is a critical enabler of EV adoption, and as we continue to grow, expanding this network remains a key focus for us," Ather Energy CBO Ravneet Singh Phokela said.