Indian electric vehicle charging provider ChargeZone plans to deploy high-power DC fast chargers across 1,000 additional locations in India, expanding infrastructure for passenger electric cars, buses and commercial vehicles.
The rollout will be supported by a partnership with Quench Chargers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pune-based Ador Powertron. Under the agreement, Quench Chargers will supply locally manufactured DC charging equipment with individual power outputs ranging from 120 kW to 480 kW.
ChargeZone said the expansion will focus particularly on commercial electric vehicles, with the higher-powered 360 kW and 480 kW chargers intended to support the growing requirements of electric buses and trucks.
Chargers Designed for High-Power Commercial Applications
The new charging systems will use 30 kW AC-DC converter modules developed by Quench Chargers. The manufacturer produces DC chargers with rated outputs ranging from 30 kW to 480 kW using this modular architecture.
ChargeZone’s order covers equipment capable of delivering between 120 kW and 480 kW, allowing the company to serve different vehicle categories and charging requirements across its network.
The chargers are designed to achieve energy conversion efficiency of more than 96%. They will also feature forced-air cooling and a digital Controller Area Network (CAN) interface, enabling operators to monitor key operating parameters, including voltage, current and temperature, in real time.
Front-access components are intended to simplify maintenance and repairs, while integration with ChargeZone’s ChargeCloud platform will allow operators to manage the new equipment alongside existing charging infrastructure through a single system.
ChargeZone Targets 300 MW Network Capacity
The planned deployment will contribute to ChargeZone’s broader ambition to increase its charging network capacity across India.
At the end of August, founder and CEO Kartikey Hariyani said the company’s network covered more than 550 locations, with combined installed capacity of approximately 120 MW. ChargeZone aims to increase that figure to 300 MW, making the planned 1,000-location expansion an important part of its growth strategy.
Hariyani said the collaboration would strengthen the company’s ability to deploy locally manufactured high-power charging systems.
By partnering with Ador-Quench for Made-in-India superchargers, we are strengthening our ability to deploy high-power charging infrastructure suited to these needs, while supporting the expansion of our national network.
Quench Chargers Supplies Made-in-India Technology
The partnership also highlights the role of domestic manufacturing in India’s expanding EV charging industry. Quench Chargers will supply equipment manufactured in India, including its rectifier and controller modules.
Ravin Mirchandani, Chairperson of Ador Powertron and Quench Chargers, said:
We are particularly proud that these chargers are 100% Made in India, including the Rectifier and controller modules, reflecting our commitment to world-class indigenous technology and manufacturing.
By combining ChargeZone’s nationwide charging network with Quench Chargers’ locally manufactured equipment, the companies aim to expand access to high-power charging for India’s growing electric vehicle market, particularly in the commercial transport segment.