[New Delhi | February 15, 2025] – In a landmark development for India’s electric vehicle infrastructure, Global Turner’s mobility division Elektree has been awarded a $200 million contract by the Ministry of Transport to develop the nation’s most extensive solar-powered EV charging network. The ambitious project will create a 3,000 km green corridor connecting major economic hubs across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
The comprehensive charging infrastructure plan includes:
- 500+ fast-charging stations (150kW minimum)
- 200 battery-swap locations
- 50 mega-charging hubs for commercial vehicles
- Integrated solar canopies at all locations
- IoT-enabled monitoring and maintenance systems
“This contract represents a watershed moment for India’s clean mobility transition,” said Mr. Rohan Patel, CEO of Elektree Motors, during the signing ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan. “Our network will eliminate range anxiety for EV owners while demonstrating how renewable energy can power our transportation future.”
The charging corridor will be strategically located along:
- The Mumbai-Bengaluru economic artery
- The Chennai-Coimbatore industrial belt
- Key agricultural distribution routes
- Prominent tourism circuits
Each station will feature Elektree’s patented BatterySwap+ technology, allowing drivers to exchange depleted batteries for charged units in under five minutes – a game-changer for commercial fleet operators. The solar canopies are designed to generate 30% more power than required for operations, feeding surplus electricity back to local grids.
The project builds on Elektree’s successful pilot in Jharkhand, where its deployment of 10,000 electric bikes for rural mobility has already reduced transportation emissions by 40% in participating districts. “We’ve proven the model works at scale,” noted Dr. Anika Verma, Elektree’s Chief Technology Officer. “Now we’re taking these solutions national.“
Construction will occur in phases, with the first 100 stations operational by December 2024 and full network completion targeted for mid-2027. The project is expected to:
- Create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs
- Reduce carbon emissions by 1.2 million tons annually
- Serve an estimated 50,000 EVs daily
- Cut logistics costs by 15-20% for commercial users
With this contract, Elektree solidifies its position as a leader in India’s EV revolution while providing Global Turner with a strategic foothold in the booming clean transportation sector. The company is already in discussions with Middle Eastern governments to adapt this model for desert conditions, potentially marking Elektree’s first international expansion.
