India’s EV Firm to Build 100 Renewable-Powered Charging Hubs on National Highways by 2026
In a major push toward sustainable electric mobility, ChargeZone has launched Project E-DHARA, a nationwide initiative aimed at transitioning its entire EV charging network to 100% renewable energy. The programme — Electrifying and Decarbonizing Highways through Accelerated Renewable Adoption — positions the company as one of the first in India to commit to a fully green charging ecosystem.
First Renewable-Powered Hub to Go Live in 2025
ChargeZone, which operates over 13,500 charging points across India and the UAE, will kick off the project with its first renewable-powered charging hub in Dahej, Gujarat, scheduled for 2025. The initiative targets a major challenge in India’s EV sector: the heavy dependence on coal-based electricity, which currently accounts for nearly 75% of national power generation.
Solar + Battery Storage to Drive Clean Charging
Under Project E-DHARA, the Dahej hub will integrate:
- A 1 MW solar power plant
- A 5 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS)
The station is designed to run primarily off-grid, drawing from the conventional grid only when needed. ChargeZone confirmed that the Dahej facility will serve as a prototype for future renewable-powered charging hubs nationwide.
100 Renewable Hubs Planned Along National Highways
As part of its aggressive expansion, ChargeZone plans to deploy 100 renewable-enabled charging hubs along key national highways by 2026. These will support passenger EVs, commercial fleets and electric freight trucks, strengthening India’s green logistics infrastructure.
A Step Toward True Decarbonization
ChargeZone Founder & CEO Kartikey Hariyani said the project is a crucial step toward “true decarbonization,” emphasizing that EVs achieve their full environmental impact only when the charging network itself is powered by clean energy.
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Headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, ChargeZone currently operates at over 1,200 locations and aims to establish one million charging points across its global network in the long term.
Comment by Author
ChargeZone’s Project E-DHARA marks a defining moment for India’s EV ecosystem. While EV adoption is accelerating nationwide, true sustainability hinges on powering these vehicles with clean energy.
By committing to 100% renewable-powered charging hubs, ChargeZone is setting a new industry benchmark and pushing the sector toward genuine decarbonization. If scaled effectively, this initiative could significantly cut emissions across long-distance travel and freight movement, shaping the future of India’s green mobility landscape.
