ChargePoint and HCLTech Partner to Launch EV Charging R&D Center in Bengaluru!
By Ashutosh Arora
ChargePoint, a global leader in EV charging solutions, has partnered with HCLTech, a leading technology services provider, to establish an advanced research and development center in Bengaluru, India. This strategic collaboration is aimed at enhancing ChargePoint’s software development capabilities, enabling scalable and customizable EV charging solutions that will accelerate innovation in the electric mobility sector.
The new R&D facility, inaugurated today by leaders from both companies, will serve as a key innovation hub for ChargePoint’s software initiatives in India. By leveraging HCLTech’s deep engineering expertise and agile, product-driven approach, the center will support the development of cutting-edge software solutions tailored to meet the evolving demands of the global EV industry.
Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, highlighted the significance of this initiative, stating:
“We are excited to open this new R&D center in Bengaluru, a critical region for our software development. India has always played an important role in our success, and we’re committed to recruiting top talent to drive the products that will shape the future of the EV industry.”
Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer at HCLTech, emphasized the synergy between the two companies, adding:
“We are thrilled to support ChargePoint in its efforts to drive sustainable mobility solutions. Our engineering expertise will complement ChargePoint’s innovation strategy, helping deliver cutting-edge products that benefit customers.”
ChargePoint’s new Bengaluru R&D center will:
✅ Accelerate software innovation to optimize EV charging networks.
✅ Leverage AI, cloud, and IoT technologies to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
✅ Support the global expansion of ChargePoint’s EV charging infrastructure.
✅ Attract top talent in India’s thriving tech ecosystem to advance sustainable mobility solutions.
HCLTech, with a workforce of over 220,000 employees across 60 countries, brings extensive expertise in digital, cloud, AI, and engineering services. As of December 2024, the company reported consolidated revenues of $13.8 billion, serving multiple industries, including financial services, manufacturing, and life sciences.
With this new R&D center, ChargePoint and HCLTech are set to redefine the future of EV charging, driving innovation and sustainability in electric mobility.
