Kia India–BPCL EV Charging Partnership: Key Highlights
What’s New
Kia India has signed an MoU with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to expand public EV charging access.
The partnership boosts Kia’s K-Charge network to over 15,000 charging points across India.
What This Means for Customers
3,000+ BPCL charging points will be integrated into the K-Charge ecosystem.
Kia EV owners can:
Locate chargers
Navigate to them
Make digital payments
all through a single platform.
Where to Access K-Charge
MyKia mobile app
Kia India website
Why It Matters
Addresses a major EV concern: charging availability and visibility.
Reduces:
Dependence on limited charging operators
Route-related range anxiety
Makes long-distance and highway travel more practical, especially with chargers located at BPCL fuel stations and major travel corridors.
Official Statement
“Convenience and confidence are critical to EV adoption. Through this partnership with BPCL, we are making EV ownership more practical and stress-free for our customers by expanding charging access at scale,”
— Atul Sood, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Kia India
Timeline
MoU signed during India Energy Week 2026 (January 27–30, Goa)
Phased rollout planned
No fixed completion timeline announced yet
Kia India’s EV Line-up
EV6 – Electric SUV
EV9 – Flagship electric SUV
Carens Clavi’s EV – Kia’s first locally produced EV in India
Bigger Picture
The move supports Kia India’s long-term EV strategy
Strengthens India’s public charging infrastructure
Aligns with the country’s push toward sustainable mobility
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