HCLTech, a leading global technology firm, has announced a strategic collaboration with ChargePoint, a prominent provider of networked EV charging solutions. This partnership aims to accelerate innovation in electric vehicle (EV) charging software, a crucial component in the transition towards sustainable mobility.
As of 10:43 AM on February 6, 2025, HCL Tech’s share price was up by 0.20%.
As part of this initiative, HCLTech has inaugurated an advanced research and development (R&D) centre for ChargePoint in Bengaluru, India. This facility will serve as a central hub for ChargePoint’s software development efforts, leveraging HCLTech’s extensive engineering expertise to create scalable and customisable EV charging experiences.
Speaking at the launch event, Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, highlighted the strategic importance of India in the company’s growth journey. “India has long been vital to our success, and this is a critical region for our software development. We aim to recruit the brightest talent for this new facility to develop products that will shape the future of our industry,” he said.
With the increasing global adoption of EVs, reliable and efficient charging infrastructure is crucial. HCLTech’s role in this collaboration is to enhance ChargePoint’s innovation strategy by integrating its advanced engineering capabilities into the development of next-generation EV charging technologies.
Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer, Americas, Manufacturing, and Allied Industries at HCLTech, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are pleased to be a part of ChargePoint’s EV innovation journey and accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility solutions. HCLTech’s comprehensive portfolio will contribute to ChargePoint’s mission to delight customers with superior charging experiences.”
HCLTech is a global technology leader, operating across 60 countries with a workforce of over 220,000 professionals. The company provides cutting-edge solutions in digital, engineering, cloud, and AI, serving industries such as financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail. For the 12 months ending December 2024, HCLTech reported consolidated revenues of $13.8 billion.
ChargePoint has been at the forefront of EV charging solutions since 2007, building one of the largest EV charging networks worldwide. Its cloud-based subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware cater to a diverse range of needs, including home, workplace, retail, and fleet charging. ChargePoint’s solutions are designed to make EV adoption seamless for businesses and drivers across North America and Europe.
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Published on: Feb 6, 2025, 3:26 PM IST
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