SmartE plans to set up EV charging infrastructure around metro stations

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SmartE, a Gurugram-based e-rickshaw start-up offering last-mile connectivity from Delhi Metro, is planning to set up charging infrastructure around metro stations with state-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL).

Goldie Srivastava, chief executive officer of SmartE, told Business Standard that his company had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Delhi Metro and PGCIL to set up a huge charging infrastructure model and replicate it around metro stations.

“Land and power supply would be provided by other partners, whereas we would get world-class technology that can support mass e-rickshaw charging. Going forward, when the regulations allow, we would open it