Under its MG Charge campaign, MG (Morris Garages) has declared that it has successfully installed 500 chargers in 500 days throughout India. Launched in mid-2022, this project aims to install 1,000 charging points in 1,000 days leading apartments, condominiums, and societies for convenient charging for their residents and guests. The project’s goal is to create sustainable and accessible EV charging infrastructure across the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer, MG Motor India, shares, “MG aspires to do more than provide cutting-edge electric vehicles. This landmark of installing 500 chargers in as many days underscores MG Charge’s vision of creating a robust EV ecosystem that not only supports but propels the widespread embrace of green mobility. Our belief is rooted in delivering not just chargers but convenient and accessible solutions, enhancing the entirety of the electric vehicle ownership experience for a sustainable and bright future.”
With the help of its ecosystem partners, Exicom Telesystems, ElectreeFi, EchargerBays, Ionage, Statiq, and Highway Delite, MG Motor India has strategically installed 7.4kW chargers in almost 50 major cities, averaging one installation per day. This accomplishment shows the automaker’s unrelenting dedication to building a strong EV ecosystem in the nation and hastening the adoption of green transportation.
With more than 15,000 charging stations around the country, including both public and residential chargers, MG Motor India has played a significant role in building a strong EV charging network. Additionally, the firm is closely collaborating with ecosystem partners to set up EV charging infrastructure, including Glida, TPCL, BPCL, Jio-bp, Statiq, Zeon, and ChargeZone; additionally, it is partnering with Attero and Lohum to recycle, reuse, and extend the life of batteries. MG Motor India’s dedication to promoting electric cars is highlighted by its recent cooperation with the Shoonya – Zero Pollution Mobility programme, which is headed by NITI Aayog.
In a holistic approach to sustainability, MG Motor India engages in skilling and upskilling initiatives to bridge talent gaps in the evolving electric mobility landscape. The company is dedicated to green manufacturing practices, with 50% of manufacturing energy sourced from renewables. Achieving a 36 per cent decrease in CO2 emissions, projections estimate a reduction of 11,889 MT by ’24 year-end. Today, MG Motor India is the second-largest EV seller and sold more than 25,000 units of its EV models – ZS and Comet; constitute 25-30 per cent of the company’s total sales.
