MG Motor India has announced a strategic partnership with the Epsilon Group to bolster the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in India, the company said in a statement. Under this alliance, MG Motor India has signed memorandums of understanding with two subsidiaries of the Epsilon Group – Power EV for advanced charging solutions and LICO for battery recycling and repurposing expertise.

Power EV is set to provide customised charging technologies for MG’s EVs, which includes a range of AC and DC chargers capable of 22kW to 120kW speeds, facilitated by Power Panel Management Software. This collaboration is part of MG Motor India’s ‘MG Charge’ initiative which aims to establish 1,000 charging points across residential communities over 1,000 days.

On the recycling front, LICO will assist MG Motor India with end-of-life battery recycling and the recovery of essential materials such as lithium, cobalt, manganese, and nickel, promoting the circular economy. The two firms will also collaborate on research and development to enhance the efficiency of recycling processes and battery second-life applications.

Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer, MG Motor India, commented on the partnership, saying, “MG Motor India has consistently advocated sustainability ever since it started operations in India, and has driven the development of a robust EV ecosystem in India. Our collaboration with the Epsilon Group signifies a strategic alliance aimed at realizing this vision through an efficient charging infrastructure which aids and complements a circular economy by way of second-life and end-of-life solutions for batteries.”

Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Group, said, “The MoU with MG Motor India marks a significant milestone in our journey towards promoting faster adoption for green mobility energy and circular economy principles.”

Benny Parihar, CEO, Power EV, said, “This synergy will revolutionize the EV charging landscape, making electric mobility a viable and a truly sustainable option for all.” Gaurav Dolwani, CEO of LICO Materials Pvt. Ltd., added, “Through our partnership with MG Motor India, we aim to set new standards for circular economy principles in the automotive sector; by providing comprehensive battery recycling and repurposing solutions to take lead in this sector.”

The partnership underscores MG Motor India’s ongoing commitment to the development of the EV ecosystem in the country, having already installed over 15,000 charging points and focusing on enhancing customer experiences through strategic industry collaborations.