Ather already has 350 fast-charging stations operational across the country.
Hero’s recently launched debut electric scooter, the Vida V1, will be compatible with Ather’s nationwide public fast-charging network. Hero is a major stakeholder in Ather and down the line once Hero sets up its own fast-charging infrastructure, Ather e-scooters will be able to use Hero’s network as well, since the two brands both use Ather’s open-sourced connector design.
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Vida V1 e-scooter can be plugged into Ather’s fast-charging grid
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V1 has fast-charging capability at the rate of 1.2km/min
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Hero has also tied up with BPCL to set up charging stations
Hero and Ather charging network compatibility: details
Hero MotoCorp, which is already a major stakeholder in Ather Energy, has ensured that its first electric product, the Vida V1 e-scooter, hits the ground running. Not only does the electric scooter have removable batteries and fast-charging capability built-in, it can also make full use of Ather’s nationwide DC fast-charging network, which has 350 stations operational. This is possible since the Vida V1 e-scooter uses the same connector design as the Athers. No other EV manufacturer has its fast-charging network up and running except for Ather Energy.
Not stopping at just utlising Ather’s network, Hero also has plans to set up its own widespread fast-charging network. This yet-to-be-established network will be compatible with all Ather products down the line, which means Hero and Ather products can charge at either company’s fast-charging network without a hitch. Both variants of the Vida V1 electric scooter have fast-charging capability at the rate of 1.2km/min (slightly lower than the Ather’s 1.5km/min), which enables them to charge from 0-80% in less than 65 minutes (claimed).
Further, Hero has also tied up with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to set up charging stations all across the nation. Coupled with Hero’s plans to export its Vida V1 e-scooter to European markets, Hero has big plans afoot for the EV space.
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