Kia India expands EV charging access to 15,000+ points nationwide

Kia India announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to significantly expand its public EV charging network, taking its K-Charge ecosystem to over 15,000 charging touch points nationwide. The strategic collaboration strengthens charging accessibility for Kia EV customers and addresses one of the key considerations influencing electric vehicle adoption—range confidence.

 Atul Sood, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “Convenience and confidence are critical to EV adoption. Through this partnership with BPCL, we are making EV ownership more practical and stress-free for our customers by expanding charging access at scale. Strengthening the   K-Charge network allows Kia EV customers to plan journeys with greater assurance, while supporting India’s broader transition to sustainable mobility.”

As electric mobility gains momentum in India, charging availability remains a decisive factor for customers considering the shift to EVs. By integrating BPCL’s public charging infrastructure into K-charge, Kia India is strengthening everyday EV usability, enabling customers to travel more freely across urban centres, highways, and inter-city routes.

The MoU between Kia India and BPCL was formalised on the sidelines of the 4th edition of India Energy Week 2026, held from 27–30 January at the ONGC Academy Training Institute (ATI), Goa. Under the agreement, over 3,000 BPCL charging points will be onboarded onto Kia’s K-Charge platform, significantly expanding the network’s national footprint.

K-Charge, accessible via the MyKia app and Kia India website, enables customers to seamlessly locate charging stations, navigate to them, and initiate payment for charging through a single, unified digital platform. The expanded network reduces dependency on standalone charging providers and simplifies the EV ownership experience.

The infrastructure expansion aligns with Kia India’s growing EV portfolio. Carens Clavis EV, Kia India’s first made-in-India electric vehicle, has received encouraging response for its spacious 7-seater configuration and technology-led offering. Kia’s premium global EVs—the EV6 and flagship EV9—further strengthen the brand’s electric mobility presence in India.

With continued investments in charging infrastructure and ecosystem partnerships, Kia India remains focused on making electric mobility more accessible, reliable, and customer-friendly supporting the next phase of Kia’s EV growth in the country.