Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Author
Q1. With the launch of your 120 kW ultra-fast station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, featuring dynamic load sharing and real-time monitoring, how do you see such stations shaping urban charging demands? What challenges did you face in scaling up from concept to implementation, and what lessons will you showcase at REI Expo?
The EV industry is moving at a breathtaking pace. Earlier, a 25–30 kWh battery car could be satisfied with a 30 kW charger and a 1-hour wait. Today, with 50 kWh+ batteries becoming common, users expect ultra-fast solutions.
Our 120 kW hub at Necklace Road is more than infrastructure — it’s a blueprint for high-density urban charging. Dynamic load sharing and real-time monitoring allow us to maximize throughput, protect the grid, and guarantee uptime. The hardest part was aligning our technology with local grid realities — no one-size-fits-all solution works in India. At REI, we’ll showcase how we co-create solutions with utilities, real estate partners, and regulators to make EV adoption seamless and scalable.
Q2. ThunderPlus recently opened Andhra Pradesh’s first women-owned EV charging franchise. What inspired this model, and how are you using REI to highlight both the business viability and social impact of women-led or diverse ownership in EV infrastructure?
I’ve always believed EVs are not just about technology, but about inclusion. Think of the old STD booth model — autonomous, low-touch, yet highly viable. EV charging is similar: scan, pay, charge, leave. Perfect for women entrepreneurs.
Our women-owned franchise initiative proves that EV infrastructure can empower communities while being financially rewarding. At REI, we’ll spotlight women partners who are not only running stations but building customer trust and inspiring others. This is about creating India’s first generation of women leaders in clean mobility.
Q3. Your MoU with Mallareddy University to build EV-focused academic programs signals investment in future talent. At REI Expo, could you share how these educational collaborations feed back into your product roadmap or infrastructure deployment strategy?
Money and technology are not the biggest threats to the EV industry — talent is. Academia has lagged behind industry needs, and that gap must be bridged.
Our MoU with Mallareddy University closes this loop. Students get real-world exposure, and we get fresh R&D that feeds directly into our roadmap — whether it’s battery management, charger durability, or software resilience. At REI, we’ll share how this partnership accelerates innovation cycles and ensures our infra is built for India’s unique conditions.
Q4. You’ve partnered with Tata Motors to deploy and upgrade 250+ hubs in non-metro areas using 3.3 kW; 30 kW chargers, integrating with apps like Fleet Edge. As part of REI, how are you planning to communicate strategies for servicing Bharat-wide charging needs, especially in locations with weaker grid or lower density EV usage?
Our Bharat strategy is simple: decentralization + modularity. In non-metros where grids are weak, we deploy a mix of 3.3 kW AC and 30 kW DC chargers at micro-sites — homes, kirana stores, community spaces.
Through our “Charger Lagao, Paisa Kamao” model, we also enable local entrepreneurs to earn passive income while ensuring last-mile EV adoption. At REI, we’ll demo how our hubs integrate with Tata’s Fleet Edge app, making EVs practical and profitable across India’s highways and heartlands.
Q5. Given your recent station’s aim for 24×7 uptime and you have plans to shift to renewable energy via PPAs, what are the upcoming innovations or partnerships in hardware or software that you’re planning to showcase at REI to reduce carbon footprint and energy costs?
Reliability is our north star — 24×7 uptime isn’t optional, it’s expected. But we also want to reduce carbon intensity. At REI, we’ll showcase solar canopies, advanced storage, and AI-driven energy management that optimizes charging against grid stress and renewable availability.
Our PPAs with renewable providers ensure we’re not only building India’s EV backbone but also greening the grid itself. We’re proving that scale and sustainability can go hand-in-hand.
Q6. As infrastructure scales, user expectations increase. From your recent deployments, what are the most important features (e.g. uptime, reliability, payment & app integrations, charger speed) you prioritize in design, and which of those will you highlight or demo at REI Expo?
The customer journey decides our design priorities. Uptime and reliability are non-negotiable, but convenience is the game-changer. At REI, we’ll demo our ThunderPlus app — discovery, payment, and even “park-and-charge” are built in.
Our “Thunder Tej” chargers, compatible with 2W and 4W, bring universal convenience. The demo will show how we’re taking range anxiety out of the equation and making charging as intuitive as refueling.
Q7. REI Expo is a platform where many stakeholders converge—developers, policy makers, and companies. For ThunderPlus, what is your vision for the next 3-5 years in terms of hub numbers, energy throughput, and public/private partnerships? And what message or proposition are you bringing to REI to attract collaborators or customers toward that vision?
Our north star: 10,000 hubs, 50+ MW installed, and 200 GWh energy throughput annually within 5 years. We’ll get there with a hybrid strategy: ultra-fast highway corridors + dense micro-hubs for non-metros.
At REI, my message is clear: ThunderPlus is not just a charging company. We’re an infrastructure-as-a-service partner. From manufacturing to operations to franchising, we offer a full-stack solution that is reliable, scalable, and profitable. We invite collaborators, investors, and policymakers to join us in building the backbone of India’s electric future.