Anant Ambani asserted that Jio-bp, which boasts the largest network share of fast-charging stations, is playing “a pioneering role” in accelerating EV adoption in India.
In another major move to boost Reliance’s foray into the Electric Vehicles arena, Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, and Director, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Thursday inaugurated the 500th Jio-bp pulse EV-charging station alongside bp CEO, Murray Auchincloss, in Mumbai.
Jio-bp, a joint venture between RIL and bp, focused on the EV market and working on the adoption of EVs in India.
The newly-launched EV-charging station enables access for guests at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Jio World Plaza and Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, marking the installation of the 5000th Jio-bp pulse charging point in India, according to an official RIL release.
Jio-bp expands EV-charging network
As per the RIL release, Jio-bp has expanded its network of EV-charging stations at a rapid pace, growing from 1,300 to 5,000 within the span of just one year.
“With 95% of its EV-charging network comprising of fast-charging stations—the highest in the industry—the company is poised to deliver high-speed electrons with unmatched industry leading uptime of 96%, establishing itself as the country’s most reliable charging network,” it said.
Speaking on the occasion Anant Ambani asserted that Jio-bp is playing “a pioneering role” in accelerating EV adoption in India.
“With the largest network share of fast-charging stations, fastest growth in EV-charging infra, and highest reliability, Jio-bp is offering a well-packaged, digitised charging solution to millions of Indians,” Ambani Junior said.
Jio-bp promoting green mobility
Notably, Jio-bp is the first in the EV industry to deploy top-rated 480 KW chargers backed by unique CVPs, enabling it to provide an efficient and quick charging experience at locations such as malls, public parking, corporate parks, hotels, and wayside amenities.
With its foray into green electrons, powered by Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited’s solar power plants, Jio-bp is making rapid progress in its the broader goal of promoting sustainable green mobility in India.
“EV charging is one of bp’s key transition businesses in our journey to becoming an integrated energy company. We are focusing on scale, speed, and strategic locations to provide a seamless customer experience. By combining bp and RIL’s capabilities, we are delivering EV charging with convenience, creating a unique value proposition for customers,” Murray Auchincloss said in a statement.
With its sustained charging infrastructure growth, pioneering customer proposition, and focus on sustainability, Jio-bp is reinforcing its position as the fastest, mostly widely available, and most reliable EV charging partner in India.
(With PTI inputs)
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