V-GREEN partners with HPCL to expand EV charging network across India
Vietnam-based charging infrastructure firm V-GREEN has signed a strategic collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide, according to Autocar Professional. The agreement will leverage HPCL’s extensive network of retail fuel outlets to roll out EV charging facilities across India.
Under the partnership, V-GREEN will establish charging stations at select HPCL retail outlets throughout various regions, utilising HPCL’s nationwide footprint of over 24,400 fuel stations. HPCL already operates over 5,300 EV charging points and more than 150 battery swapping stations under its HP e-Charge brand. VinGroup
V-GREEN, a global EV charging station developer founded by VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong, brings extensive experience to the collaboration, having deployed approximately 150,000 charging ports internationally. The strategic tie-up is aimed at enhancing convenience for EV users, expanding charging availability on highways and in urban locations, and supporting India’s broader transition to cleaner, electric mobility.
The partnership also aligns with efforts to strengthen India’s emerging EV ecosystem, where convenient and widespread charging infrastructure remains a critical enabler for faster adoption. By integrating EV charging into HPCL’s existing retail network, the alliance hopes to reduce range anxiety and make long-distance electric travel more feasible for motorists across the country.
Editor’s View
The V-GREEN–HPCL partnership reflects a maturing phase in India’s EV infrastructure landscape. With HPCL’s ubiquitous retail outlets serving as charging hubs, EV accessibility could see a meaningful uptick, especially on highways and in tier-2/3 markets where charging options are sparse.
For the tyre sector, improved EV charging networks can indirectly accelerate EV sales and fleet electrification, boosting demand for EV-specific tyres that deliver low rolling resistance, enhanced durability, and superior thermal performance. As EV adoption grows, tyre makers should prioritise products tailored for electric vehicles and collaborate with OEMs to meet evolving load, speed, and wear characteristics unique to electric powertrains.
However, the challenge remains execution. Establishing chargers is one step; ensuring consistent uptime, serviceability, and user-friendly interfaces is another. Tyre companies could play a role in the broader EV ecosystem by integrating predictive tyre health data with EV fleet management platforms, adding value as infrastructure scales.
