ThunderPlus and Indofast Energy partner to build 250 integrated EV energy hubs across India
By Eve
Electric vehicle infrastructure provider ThunderPlus has formed a strategic partnership with Indofast Energy to develop integrated EV energy hubs offering both charging and battery swapping services at single locations. The rollout will begin in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR, with plans to expand to more than 250 sites nationwide. The co-located model targets two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and commercial fleet operators, with Indofast Energy deploying its battery swapping stations within ThunderPlus's existing charging network.
Why it matters
The 250 site pipeline represents significant procurement opportunity for equipment suppliers and construction partners serving India's commercial EV segment. The integrated charging and swapping model addresses fleet downtime concerns and signals a shift toward multi-modal energy infrastructure that CPOs and fleet operators may increasingly adopt.
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- Original title
- “ThunderPlus and Indofast Energy partner to build EV energy hubs”
- Published
- 18 February 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 22 September 2026
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- EV Charging
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- India
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- ThunderPlus · Indofast Energy
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