On December 16, 2025, Pulse Energy Partners with HPe Charge, the EV brand of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), to integrate over 5,000 EV chargers on a single interoperable platform. This strategic collaboration allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers to locate, access, and pay for charging across HPCL’s network seamlessly, removing the friction of multiple apps and payment systems.
Integration of 5,000+ EV Chargers
The partnership brings HPCL’s extensive EV charging infrastructure under Pulse Energy’s unified access and payments platform. With this integration, EV drivers can now initiate charging sessions at any HPCL station using a single interface. HPCL joins Pulse Energy’s growing ecosystem, which already includes major operators like Shell, ChargeZone, BESCOM, and Thunderplus. This collaboration enhances real-world access for EV drivers, especially for intercity and long-distance travel.
Addressing India’s EV Access Problem
According to Akhil Jayaprakash, Co-Founder of Pulse Energy, “India doesn’t have an EV range anxiety problem; it has an access problem.” Unlike strategies focused solely on deploying more chargers, Pulse Energy emphasizes simplifying how drivers interact with existing infrastructure. By enabling interoperability across networks, the platform supports over 18 million electric kilometers driven every month, without owning charging assets or offering energy discounts.
Benefits for Drivers and Operators
For EV drivers, this partnership minimizes the need to juggle multiple apps and payment systems, providing a seamless charging experience. For operators like HPCL, it boosts utilization rates of existing infrastructure by improving charger visibility. The collaboration also signals a shift in India’s EV ecosystem—from network competition to collaboration—a move experts consider crucial for mass EV adoption.
Strategic Goals and Industry Impact
The integration aims to solve the fragmentation of India’s EV market by focusing on unified access rather than just expanding hardware. Placing chargers at fuel stations, highways, and urban centers, HPCL and Pulse Energy aim to facilitate long-distance EV mobility while increasing the efficiency of deployed chargers. This model reflects a broader industry trend of partnerships that strengthen the EV ecosystem, making electric travel more convenient and practical for millions of users across India.
Conclusion
By connecting over 5,000 HPCL chargers to a single interoperable platform, the Pulse Energy Partners with HPe Charge initiative simplifies EV charging, boosts infrastructure utilization, and paves the way for seamless, long-distance electric mobility in India.
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