ThunderPlus installs Hyderabad's first public EV charging station at AIG Hospital campus
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ThunderPlus has installed Hyderabad's first public EV charging facility within a hospital campus at AIG Hospital, Gachibowli. The facility features a 60 kW DC fast charger and a 7.4 kW AC charger, with the DC unit enabling charging in approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The station is accessible to hospital staff, visitors and the general public.
Why it matters
The installation demonstrates a new site category for charging infrastructure deployment, targeting healthcare campuses where users spend extended periods. For CPOs and site hosts, hospitals represent high dwell time locations with captive audiences of staff and visitors, potentially offering strong utilisation rates for charging assets.
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- “ThunderPlus installs Hyderabad’s first public EV charging station at AIG Hospital, Gachibowli”
- Published
- 9 October 2026
- Updated
- 11 October 2026
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ThunderPlus has deployed a 60 kW DC fast charger and a 7.4 kW AC charger at AIG Hospital in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, marking the city's first public EV charging facility within a hospital campus. The DC charger enables charging in approximately 30 to 45 minutes, while the AC unit supports longer duration sessions. The facility is open to hospital staff, visitors and the general public.
Why it matters
The installation demonstrates a new site category for charge point operators, targeting healthcare campuses where users spend extended periods. Integrating charging infrastructure into hospital environments opens procurement opportunities in a sector with high footfall and dwell time.
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