Tata Power EZ Charge Opens a 24/7 EV Charging Hub in Malad West

Tata Power EZ Charge has opened a new EV charging hub at New Mahakali Nagar, Malvani, Malad West, Mumbai. It has 8 dedicated parking bays and 4 DC fast chargers: one 120 kW unit and three 60 kW units that can be upgraded to 120 kW. All chargers use the CCS2 standard and support auto-charging. The hub runs 24/7, charges no parking fee, and is open to both private EV owners and fleet operators. You can find it, check live charger availability, and pay through the Tata Power EZ Charge app. It sits close to Mindspace Business Park and Infinity Mall.

What's Actually at the New Malad Hub

We've all done it: you pull into a "fast charging" station with 15% battery, only to find one working charger and three cars waiting. This hub is built to avoid that. Four chargers across eight bays means fewer queues and less circling around.

Here's the setup at a glance:

The "no parking charges" bit matters more than it sounds. Anyone who's paid for parking in Mumbai while waiting 40 minutes for a charge knows how fast those fees add up.

Will Your EV Work Here?

Short answer: if you drive a modern electric car sold in India, almost certainly yes.

CCS2 is the standard DC fast-charging connector for most electric cars on Indian roads today. That covers popular models from Tata, MG, Hyundai, Mahindra, BYD, Kia and others.

A few things to check before you head over:

• Look at your charging port. If it has the big two-pin DC section under the round AC socket, that's CCS2. You're good.
• Older fleet cars may be different. Some early fleet EVs used the Bharat DC-001 standard, which won't plug into a CCS2 charger.
• Most electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers use other connectors. This hub is really built for cars and car-based fleets.

When in doubt, your owner's manual or the connector filter in the EZ Charge app will settle it in seconds.

120 kW vs 60 kW: Which Charger Should You Pick?

Here's something most EV owners learn the hard way... a bigger charger doesn't always mean a faster charge. Your car decides how much power it takes, not the charger.

If your car's maximum DC charging rate is 50 kW, it'll pull roughly 50 kW from both the 60 kW and the 120 kW unit. You won't save any time by waiting for the bigger one.

A simple rule of thumb:

1. Find your car's maximum DC charging rate (it's in the spec sheet).
2. Under about 60 kW? Grab any free 60 kW charger. Don't queue for the 120 kW one.
3. Over 60 kW? The 120 kW charger is worth a short wait if you're in a hurry.

How long will a charge take?

A rough way to estimate it: energy needed ÷ your car's real charging speed.

Say you've got a 40 kWh battery and want to go from 20% to 80%. That's about 24 kWh. At an average of 40 kW, you're looking at roughly 35–45 minutes.

Charging slows down past 80% on almost every EV, so for quick city top-ups, stopping at 80% saves you real time. Heat, battery temperature and how full you are all affect the numbers, so treat these as ballpark figures.

Who This Hub Really Helps

Office commuters around Mindspace

If you work near Mindspace Business Park, this is a practical "charge while you grab lunch" spot. A 30–45 minute session can cover a week of short commutes for many drivers.

Cab and delivery fleet drivers

For ride-hailing and fleet drivers, time off the road is lost income. A 24/7 hub with four chargers cuts the risk of a long wait during shift changes, including late-night ones.

Weekend shoppers at Infinity Mall

Top up while you're out running errands. Just remember this is a fast charger, not a parking lot... move your car once you're done so the next driver can plug in.

Residents without home charging

Plenty of Mumbai apartment buildings still don't allow private chargers in shared parking. A reliable public hub nearby makes EV ownership far less stressful for these residents.

How to Use the Station, Step by Step

1. Download the Tata Power EZ Charge app and create an account.
2. Search for the Malad West (New Mahakali Nagar) hub on the map.
3. Check live availability before you drive over, especially at peak hours.
4. Park in a dedicated EV bay and plug in the CCS2 connector.
5. Start the session. With auto-charging, supported vehicles can begin charging without extra steps. If it doesn't start automatically, start it from the app.
6. Pay through the app when you're done.
7. Unplug and free up the bay so others aren't left waiting.

Also Read: Charging Time vs Battery Health: What to Know

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Queuing for the 120 kW charger when your car can't use it. Check your car's max rate first.
• Charging to 100% at a fast charger. The last 20% is slow and ties up the bay.
• Skipping the app check. Thirty seconds of checking availability can save you a wasted trip.
• Assuming auto-charging works out of the box. Some cars need a one-time setup. If a session doesn't start by itself, just use the app.
• Most of these come down to good charging manners. For the full list of do's and don'ts, check out our guide on EV charging etiquette every owner should know.

The Bigger Picture: Tata Power's EV Network

This hub isn't a one-off. With it, Tata Power's EZ Charge network now spans over 2,400 charging points across Maharashtra, including more than 1,800 in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Across India, the company reports:

• 2.5 lakh+ home chargers
• 6,500+ public and captive charging points
• 1,200+ electric bus charging points
• Presence in 700+ cities and towns
• 7 lakh+ registered customers

For Mumbai drivers, a dense network means you're rarely far from a backup option if your usual station is busy.