In a significant step towards simplifying electric vehicle charging in India, EV community platform Pulse Energy has partnered with HPe Charge, the EV charging arm of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), to integrate over 5,000 EV chargers into a single digital access and payment platform. The integration allows EV users to locate, access, and pay for charging at HPCL stations through one unified interface.
The move addresses one of the biggest pain points for EV users—fragmented charging networks and the need for multiple apps and payment systems. With HPCL joining the platform, Pulse Energy now provides access to chargers operated by Shell, ChargeZone, BESCOM, Thunderplus, and other major networks, strengthening its nationwide charging ecosystem.
Unlike traditional asset-heavy expansion models, Pulse Energy focuses on simplifying access to existing charging infrastructure rather than owning charging assets. The company said its platform currently supports over 18 million electric kilometres driven every month across partner networks, without offering energy discounts or deploying its own chargers.
Highlighting the core issue in India’s EV landscape, Pulse Energy co-founder Akhil Jayaprakash stated that the challenge is not range anxiety but access complexity, emphasizing the need for invisible digital infrastructure that improves everyday charging experiences.
HPCL has been steadily expanding its HPe Charge network across highways, fuel stations, and urban locations, and the integration is expected to significantly enhance intercity and long-distance EV travel.
Industry experts view such collaborations as a key enabler for faster EV adoption, improving charger utilisation for operators while delivering a seamless and convenient experience for EV users across India.
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This integration marks a meaningful shift in India’s EV ecosystem, where the focus is moving from merely adding more chargers to making existing infrastructure easier to use. By bringing HPCL’s vast charging network onto a single access platform, Pulse Energy is addressing a real, everyday challenge faced by EV users—navigating multiple apps and payment systems. Such collaborations highlight how digital interoperability, rather than asset ownership alone, can accelerate EV adoption. As India’s EV market grows, solutions that simplify access and improve user experience will play a decisive role in building long-term confidence among drivers.
