HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Jan 12: Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy on Monday announced a major expansion of its charging ecosystem, with Ather riders now able to access more than 5,000 public fast chargers equipped with the LECCS (Light Electric Combined Charging System) connector across the country.
The expanded network spans over 395 cities, comprising more than 3,675 fast chargers operated directly by Ather Energy and over 1,400 chargers available through partner networks.
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The chargers are spread across major metropolitan centres, tier-II and tier-III cities, as well as key intercity corridors, aimed at supporting both daily commutes and long-distance travel.
According to the company, cities including Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai now have over 100 LECCS-compatible chargers each, with Bengaluru alone hosting more than 240 such charging points.
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Gujarat account for the highest concentration of public fast chargers.
Beyond major metros, cities such as Nashik, Malappuram and Indore have more than 45 fast chargers, while Kozhikode and Coimbatore feature over 65 each.
The charging network has also been extended beyond India, with more than 30 fast chargers now operational in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Commenting on the development, Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer at Ather Energy, said charging infrastructure remained a critical enabler for electric vehicle adoption.
He said the company had steadily invested over the past seven years in building a reliable charging network across cities, towns, highways and intercity routes, enabling riders to plan longer journeys with confidence.
Phokela added that alongside network expansion, Ather continued to enhance the charging experience, including the recent introduction of a new fast charger, to make ownership more seamless and convenient.
Ather has played a key role in developing the LECCS connector, which was designed specifically for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
The company opened the intellectual property for the connector in 2021 to promote interoperability across the industry.
In October 2023, the LECCS connector received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards and was subsequently notified as an Indian Standard under IS17017 specifications.
With the LECCS standard now adopted by multiple original equipment manufacturers such as Hero Vida and Matter, as well as charge point operators including Bolt, Kazam and EVamp, interoperability within the electric mobility ecosystem has strengthened. Ather Grid chargers are also visible on Google Maps, allowing LECCS-enabled scooter users to easily locate and navigate to nearby charging points, further improving the overall ownership experience.
