Vanix targets 10,000 EV charger deployments with software-upgradable design
By Eve
Hyderabad startup Vanix Technologies is targeting more than 10,000 EV charger deployments over the next three to five years, Autocar Professional reported on 4 September 2026. The company has installed 20 paid residential units across six Indian states, completing around 600 sessions and delivering approximately 9,500 kilowatt-hours over roughly 2,700 hours in two months. Vanix expects about 1,500 units to form the next rollout stage, with India accounting for most installations and export markets including the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Why it matters
The three to five year target is a company ambition rather than a secured order book, but the early field data from diverse grid conditions across Indian states provides procurement teams with performance benchmarks for adaptive residential charging platforms. The software-upgradable design and Dynamic Load Balancing feature may appeal to CPOs planning deployments in markets with variable power supply quality.
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