Quick Highlights:Building India’s EV backbone: The Charge_IN network, comprising solely 180 kW chargers, plans to set up 1000 charging points by end of 2027Access to the ultra-fast Charging: Charge_IN stations will be set up along key highway corridors and high customer traffic points to provide easy access to fast chargingLook and Book on the App: Charge_IN stations will be accessible to EV owners of all brands via Charge_IN by Mahindra app and through other leading aggregator platformsMe4U app: Mahindra EV owners can discover charging stations, charge and pay. Customers can currently access approx. 34,000 public charging points across various Charge Point Operators (including Charge_IN)Mahindra has fully committed to the electric future of the country, with a promise of 250 electric vehicle charging stations, each with 180 kW peak power output, and over 1,000 charging points by the end of 2027. This is part of the company’s vision to “Unlimit” electric mobility through its Charge_IN ultrafast charging network, aligning with the government’s priority of strengthening public EV charging infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption in India.The company has already inaugurated the first two Charge_IN stations in Hoskote on NH75, Bengaluru-Chennai highway and Murthal on NH44, about 50 km from Delhi. This is a major step by Mahindra towards building India’s high-speed EV charging backbone. Both the charging stations comprise two ultra-fast chargers capable of charging 4 EVs at once.Nalinikanth Gollagunta, Chief Executive Officer - Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Executive Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd., said, “Electric mobility is about driving a larger shift towards cleaner, sustainable transportation. XEV 9e and BE 6, with their impressive 500 km real-world range, ensure drivers feel confident on long journeys. Meanwhile, with our ultrafast charging network by Charge_IN we will be creating an open and accessible network for all EV users. Our aim is to make long-distance travel with an electric vehicle effortless and reliable like conventional driving, thereby building customer confidence and accelerating India's transition to electric mobility.”Mahindra’s pioneering Charge_IN network will exclusively feature 180 kW dual gun chargers designed to deliver faster, more convenient, and reliable charging for electric four wheelers. It is capable of charging the Mahindra eSUV portfolio — XEV 9e, BE6 and the upcoming XEV 9S, from 20 to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. The Charge_IN network will make long-distance electric travel practical, efficient and stress-free.The Charge_IN stations will be strategically positioned along major highway corridors. Each station will be co-located with wayside amenities such as restaurants, cafes, making them natural halting points for travelers. You can sip your coffee while your electric car fast charges and gets you going.Mahindra eSUV owners can access Charge_IN from Mahindra’s Me4U app to discover charging stations, charge and pay. These fast-charging stations will also be accessible to other brands’ electric vehicle users through “Charge_IN by Mahindra” app, and through other leading aggregator platforms. Through the Me4U app, customers can currently access approximately 34,000 public charging points across various Charge Point Operators, including Charge_IN.(Source: Mahindra)