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Mumbai, September 26, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a landmark move towards accelerating India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, Anant Mukesh Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), and Murray Auchincloss, CEO of bp, jointly inaugurated the 500th Jio-bp pulse EV charging station at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. This milestone marks the installation of the 5000th Jio-bp pulse charging point in India, underscoring the rapid expansion of the joint venture’s EV charging network.
Over the past year, Jio-bp has significantly bolstered its EV infrastructure, growing from 1,300 to 5,000 charging points nationwide — a testament to its commitment to enabling India’s transition to sustainable mobility. With an impressive 95% of its network comprising fast-charging stations, Jio-bp has set a new industry standard for reliability, achieving a remarkable uptime of 96%.
Jio-bp has distinguished itself as the first in the industry to deploy top-rated 480 KW chargers, providing a fast and efficient charging experience at key locations such as malls, public parking spaces, corporate parks, hotels, and highways. By minimizing charging times with its state-of-the-art DC fast chargers and offering a seamless digital experience via the Jio-bp pulse app, the company is addressing key concerns like range anxiety, making EV adoption more accessible and attractive to the masses.
“Jio-bp is playing a pioneering role in accelerating EV adoption in India. With the largest network share of fast-charging stations, the fastest growth in EV infrastructure, and unmatched reliability, we are delivering a comprehensive, digitized charging solution to millions of Indians,” said Anant M. Ambani during the launch.
Jio-bp’s commitment to sustainable mobility extends beyond just charging infrastructure. By integrating solar power from Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited’s solar plants, the venture is propelling India toward a future of green electrons and clean energy solutions.
“EV charging is one of bp’s key transition businesses as we strive to become an integrated energy company. Our focus is on scaling operations with speed and strategically placed locations to ensure a seamless customer experience. By leveraging the strengths of both bp and RIL, we’re delivering EV charging with unparalleled convenience,” said Murray Auchincloss in his address.
With its sustained growth in charging infrastructure, customer-centric innovations, and a firm commitment to sustainability, Jio-bp is firmly positioned as India’s fastest, most reliable, and widely accessible EV charging partner, poised to accelerate the nation’s shift towards a greener, electric future.
