Ampvolts plans 17 EV charging hubs for freight corridors

Ampvolts Limited, formerly known as Quest Softech (India) Limited, has announced plans to develop and operate 17 high-capacity electric vehicle charging hubs across industrial and logistics corridors in Western India. The initiative is being undertaken in partnership with Cholamandalam Leasing Limited to support long-haul electric freight and expand green mobility adoption.

The charging network will support the deployment of Montra Electric RHINO 5538 EV trucks and address constraints related to reliable charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The hubs are designed for multi-fleet usage across logistics operators, enabling continuous electric truck movement along key freight routes. The project is expected to reduce around 650,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Heavy-duty electric trucks are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 55% through FY2030.

Naimish Raval, Director of Ampvolts Limited, stated that the company is working with transporters, logistics firms and manufacturers to streamline EV charging. Vipul Chauhan, Managing Director, said the 17 hubs will be deployed within a compressed timeline and may establish a benchmark for charging infrastructure rollout. Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Pvt. Ltd.), described the initiative as a long-haul green freight corridor and noted the expanded collaboration with Ampvolts.

The project is supported by more than 18 months of operational experience and includes ecosystem partners such as Montra Electric for vehicle lifecycle services and VerdeMobility, which will supply upgradable on-site chargers ranging from 240 KW to 360 KW with compatibility across GB/T and CCS2 standards. Ampvolts stated that the network will help corporates address Scope-3 emissions, where transport contributes 15% to 25% of supply chain emissions for industrial commodity producers, while also supporting compliance with carbon border adjustment mechanisms.

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