Statiq, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has recently bagged a Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) contract, where it will supply approximately 253 fast chargers for four key highway projects connecting Agra-Lucknow, Meerut-Gangotri, Chennai-Bellary, and Mangaldai-Wakro. The company already has several chargers operating in Jaipur, Beawar, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Jodhpur. With this win, there will be an additional host of Statiq chargers on these expressways to ensure an affordable, accessible and reliable four-wheeler charging network on the said corridors. While this is an outright sale, Statiq will maintain the overall quality and upkeep of the equipment for the next three years.

State-owned company REIL has always been at the forefront of promoting e-mobility and supporting charging infrastructure across the nation. With that PSU has also been actively working with the government (both central and state) to set up the domestic EV charging infrastructure under FAME India Scheme Phase II. Their steadfast focus has been on installing DC fast chargers at prime locations to encourage accelerated adoption of EVs.

“REIL has been very active on the e-mobility front in India and it is an honour to win a tender with such a forward-thinking PSU. All the chargers we will supply, by way of the tender, will have an incredible reach across the four expressways. We are looking forward to helping countless four-wheelers stay charged while travelling across these high-speed corridors,” said Aman Rehman, Head of Government Relations and Corporate Affairs, Statiq.

For this tender, their requirement is an assortment of 210 fast chargers of more than 50kW charging capacity and another 43 fast chargers of more than 100kW charging capacity that will charge four-wheelers quickly. “With this contract win, Statiq has once again fulfilled its dream of deeply enhancing the EV ecosystem in India. We will participate in as many such ventures as possible in the future to help everyone in the ecosystem #StayCharged in an accessible, affordable and reliable manner," added Rehman.

With the aim to provide an end-to-end ecosystem for EV charging, Statiq has raised over Rs 200 crores in a Series ‘A’ funding. They have teamed up with Hero Electric and also collaborated with EV maker Ather, to enhance the combined EV charging network in the northern states of India. The latest proposition is the next step on Statiq’s part to expedite this process further. Over the last year, Statiq has launched numerous charging stations to reinforce their already considerable network. By the end of the year, Statiq aims to have an approximately 20,000-strong charging network. 

"Statiq is keen on participating in all initiatives that have the aim of electrifying India and upgrading its motor choices. The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) space is going to be playing a critical role in helping the nation make a smooth transition from conventional ICE vehicles to eco-friendly EVs. The transition will become a feasible reality only when there is a strong network of charge points. At Statiq, we are keeping an eye on any such project that we can be part of, such as winning this vital tender at REIL, to further this cause,” said Rehman adding that Statiq is looking forward to making many more such announcements in coming time.