ThunderPlus, one of India’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure providers, inaugurated its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in collaboration with South Central Railway. The launch marks another milestone in the company’s mission to drive clean, accessible, and scalable electric mobility across India.
Strategically situated at the Necklace Road MMTS station, the new station is equipped with cutting-edge 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, scalable up to 480 kW as demand grows. It features dynamic load-sharing technology, 24×7 uptime, and centralised digital monitoring, serving key urban regions including Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad.
With this addition, ThunderPlus now operates over 200 EV charging hubs nationwide, collectively dispensing more than 10 MWh of energy daily. These stations power over 4,000 EVs every day and help reduce approximately 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
The launch event was attended by Sri Rajeev YSR, CEO of ThunderPlus; Sri S. Madhan, DGM (SME) at State Bank of India (SBI); Sri Santosh, AGM at SBI; and Mr Arvind Kompelli, ThunderPlus’s second Titanium Franchisee, among other public sector officials and industry partners.
Mr Kompelli praised ThunderPlus’s support ecosystem: “The Assured Business Guarantee programme gave us the trust and confidence to invest in this sunrise EV industry.” “Their technical backing and revenue assurance have made this journey seamless.”
Sri Vishal Arjun, Divisional Commercial Manager of the Secunderabad Division, Ministry of Railways, highlighted the success of their earlier collaboration at the Hitec City MMTS station. “With usage exceeding five hours per day, we were convinced of ThunderPlus’s operational and commercial capability.” “This success led us to expand the partnership across more railway locations in Hyderabad.”
ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR emphasised the symbolic importance of the new station. “This is more than just another dot on the map—it’s a beacon of growth, grit, and green innovation.” “We’re crafting a future where clean energy and cutting-edge technology move together.”
In tandem with the station’s launch, ThunderPlus announced plans to further scale its franchise programme, targeting aspiring entrepreneurs with an investment starting at ₹20 lakhs. The programme offers comprehensive technical support, centralised operations, and a structured revenue model with business guarantees, aiming to make EV infrastructure an attractive and low-risk business opportunity.
Looking ahead, ThunderPlus revealed its ambitious shift toward renewable energy sources. The company plans to transition away from conventional discom power and is actively pursuing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to integrate solar energy into its charging network. This move reinforces its long-term commitment to sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of India’s EV ecosystem.
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