New Delhi: Uno Minda Limited, a supplier of proprietary automotive systems and solutions to OEMs, has entered into a Technical License Agreement (TLA) with Starcharge Energy Pte. Ltd (StarCharge) to manufacture and sell Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in India.
The EVSE comprises wall-mounted AC chargers designed for convenient home charging. These chargers are usually sold along with electric vehicles to the customers by the OEMs to provide ease of charging at home. With this partnership Uno Minda further builds up on its EV-specific product portfolio for the passenger car market, the company said.
StarCharge, a global leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and microgrid solutions, operates in 67 countries and regions with manufacturing facilities in the USA, Vietnam, and China. With millions of electric vehicle charging stations installed worldwide, StarCharge is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge charging solutions for diverse applications, ranging from private homeowners to commercial charging to electric fleet usage, the company said in a media release
StarCharge has been a strategic partner of 60+ well-known OEMs and multiple renowned energy companies globally, the release said. Uno Minda in partnership with Starcharge aims to revolutionize such home charging solutions paving the way for faster cleaner mobility adoption in India.
Nirmal K Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Group, said, “Uno Minda is proud to announce the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio into the passenger car segment through this strategic partnership with StarCharge, a global leader in EV charging solutions. For decades, Uno Minda has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of emerging automotive technologies and a commitment to their successful localization in India. This collaboration further strengthens our dedication to ‘Make in India’ and to accelerating the nation’s transition to a sustainable and electrified future.”
Shao Danwei, Chairlady, StarCharge, said, “We are pleased to partner with Uno Minda to pursue EV charging systems and solutions opportunities in India. We are optimistic about the outlook for EV adoption in India and believe there will be tremendous opportunities for home charging solutions. As a leading global player in the EV charging space, with extensive capabilities across the entire value chain, we are confident in our ability to combine our expertise with Uno Minda’s to develop cost-competitive and user-friendly solutions for the Indian electric vehicle market.”
