HCLTech has announced a collaboration with ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), to accelerate innovation in EV charging software.
HCLTech has established an advanced research and development center for ChargePoint in Bengaluru, India. The center was inaugurated by leadership from both companies and serves as a central hub for ChargePoint’s software development efforts in India. It will leverage HCLTech’s engineering capabilities by way of an agile, product-focused operating model to help ChargePoint deliver scalable and customizable EV charging experiences.
This collaboration aims to accelerate innovation in EV charging infrastructure, enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of charging solutions. The new center will focus on developing next-generation software and AI-driven solutions to optimize charging networks, improve user experiences, and support the rapid adoption of electric vehicles. By combining ChargePoint’s industry expertise with HCLTech’s deep engineering and digital transformation capabilities, the partnership will drive sustainable mobility and contribute to the global push for cleaner transportation. The center will also create new job opportunities and foster local talent development in advanced EV technologies.
“It is both an honor and a joy to be in Bengaluru celebrating the opening of the new R&D Center, together with the ChargePoint team and HCLTech,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “India has long been vital to our success, and this is a critical region for our software development. We aim to recruit the brightest talent for this new facility, developing the products which will shape the future of our industry.”
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