Jio-bp — the fuel retailing joint venture of Reliance Industries and British energy giant BP — will set up public EV charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in collaboration with TVS Motor Company.

Customers of TVS electric vehicles are expected to get access to the charging network of Jio-bp, which is also open to other vehicles. “Leveraging the strength of both companies, the said partnership aims at creating a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network,” it said.

In addition to creating solutions on TVS and Jio-bp apps, both companies will bring the best of their global learnings in electrification and apply them to the Indian market to create a differentiated customer experience.

Jio-bp is operating its EV charging and swapping stations under the brand Jio-bp pulse. With the Jio-bp pulse app, customers can find stations nearby and charge their electric vehicles.

“With a vision of being among India’s largest EV network, Jio-bp is creating a charging ecosystem that will benefit all the stakeholders in the EV value chain,” the statement said.

TVS has already sold over 12,000 units of its electric scooter TVS iQube. The company has committed Rs 1,000 crore towards EV business. It is preparing a range of two -and three-wheelers in the range of 5-25kW, all of which will be in the market within the next 24 months.

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