Tier 1 supplier Uno Minda (formerly known as Minda Industries) has entered into Technical License Agreement with Starcharge Energy (StarCharge) to manufacture and sale of electric vehicle supply equipment’s (EVSE) in India.
The EVSE comprises of wall-mounted AC chargers designed for convenient home charging. These chargers are usually sold along with EVs to the customers by the 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, is a leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure and microgrid solutions company, which operates in 67 countries and regions. It has manufacturing facilities in USA, Vietnam, and China. The company has been a strategic partner of over 60 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 for EV adoption. Besides cost and speed, the waiting time for the vehicle charging at the public charging are the least satisfying aspects. 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 disrupt such home charging solution 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 localisation 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.”
