As part of its MG Charge project in India, MG (Morris Garages) has announced the successful deployment of 500 chargers within 500 days. The goal of this project is to provide a readily available, long-lasting infrastructure for charging electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. The goal of the MG Charge project, which was introduced in the middle of 2022, is to establish 1,000 charging stations in 1,000 days, focusing on residential communities, flats, and condominiums to provide easy charging for both residents and guests.
MG Motor India’s Chief Growth Officer, Gaurav Gupta, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to building a strong EV ecosystem in addition to offering cutting-edge electric vehicles. The accomplishment of installing 500 chargers in as many days serves as a testament to MG Charge’s mission to improve EV ownership overall for a sustainable future.
Working with its ecosystem partners, which include Exicom Telesystems, ElectreeFi, EchargerBays, Ionage, Statiq, and Highway Delite, MG Motor India has strategically placed 7.4kW chargers in about 50 major cities, averaging one installation per day. This accomplishment shows the automaker’s unwavering commitment to hastening the nation’s transition to green transportation by building an extensive EV infrastructure.
MG is committed to EVs and goes beyond infrastructure for charging them. The firm works with partners to recycle, reuse, and extend the life of batteries. It has established over 15,000 charging touchpoints around the country, including public and residential chargers. MG Motor India’s commitment to promote electric cars is further demonstrated by its recent collaboration with the NITI Aayog-led Shoonya – Zero Pollution Mobility programme.
In addition to infrastructure development, MG Motor India focuses on skilling and upskilling initiatives to address talent gaps in the electric mobility sector. The company also emphasizes green manufacturing practices, with 50% of manufacturing energy sourced from renewables. As a result, CO2 emissions have decreased by 36%, with projections estimating a reduction of 11,889 MT by the end of 2024. Today, MG Motor India ranks as the second-largest EV seller, with over 25,000 units of its EV models – ZS and Comet – sold, constituting 25-30% of the company’s total sales.