Uno Minda Limited has announced that it has entered into a Technical Licence Agreement (“TLA”) with Starcharge Energy Pte. Ltd. (“StarCharge”) to manufacture and sell electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) in India. The EVSE consists of wall-mounted AC chargers designed for convenient home charging. These chargers are usually sold along with electric vehicles to customers by OEMs to provide ease of charging at home. With this partnership, Uno Minda further builds up on its EV-specific product portfolio for the passenger car market.
StarCharge, a global leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and microgrid solutions, operates in 67 countries & regions with manufacturing facilities in the USA, Vietnam, and China. With millions of electric vehicle charging stations installed worldwide, StarCharge is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge charging solutions for diverse applications, ranging from private homeowners to commercial charging to electric fleet usage. StarCharge has been a strategic partner of 60+ well-known OEMs and multiple renowned energy companies globally.
As the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, the need for efficient and reliable EV charging solutions becomes paramount. Limited public charging infrastructure is a current obstacle to EV adoption. Besides cost and speed, the waiting time for the vehicle to charge at the public charging station is the least satisfying aspect. Consequently, most EV charging demand globally has been met at home or at work and not by publicly accessible chargers, according to the International Energy Agency. Uno Minda, in partnership with Starcharge, aims to revolutionise such home charging solutions, paving the way for faster, cleaner mobility adoption in India.
Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Group, said, “Uno Minda is proud to announce the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio into the passenger car segment through this strategic partnership with StarCharge, a global leader in EV charging solutions. For decades, Uno Minda has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of emerging automotive technologies and a commitment to their successful localization in India. This collaboration further strengthens our dedication to ‘Make in India’ and to accelerating the nation’s transition to a sustainable and electrified future.”
Shao Danwei, Chairlady, StarCharge, said, “We are pleased to partner with Uno Minda to pursue EV charging systems and solutions opportunities in India. We are optimistic about the outlook for EV adoption in India and believe there will be tremendous opportunities for home charging solutions. As a leading global player in the EV charging space, with extensive capabilities across the entire value chain, we are confident in our ability to combine our expertise with Uno Minda’s to develop cost-competitive and user-friendly solutions for the Indian electric vehicle market.