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					</table><p><a href="https://82volt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">82Volt</a>, an electric vehicle (EV) charging tech start-up, has recently concluded its seed funding round, raising an amount of ₹50 million (~$606,908) from angel investors.</p>
<p>With the infusion of fresh capital from the seed funding round, the start-up aims to rapidly expand its installation capacity to 100 chargers within the next two months through its channel partners.</p>
<p>Simultaneously, the company plans to grow its team and extend its market reach.</p>
<p>Currently, 82Volt has an installed capacity of 10 chargers and a contractual capacity of 550. These chargers incorporate a range of unique features and are connected to a customized software system.</p>
<p>82Volt offers a wide range of AC and DC charging solutions, along with advanced software solutions.</p>
<p>The company said its chargers are robust, technologically advanced, and programmed to gather over 100 data points from each charging cycle, resulting in a smarter and more convenient experience.</p>
<p>Additionally, they integrate seamlessly with various associated services such as home automation, e-commerce, and advertising platforms.</p>
<p>Notably, 82Volt chargers provide real-time information on each charging station and have demonstrated the ability to enhance battery life through efficient charging techniques.</p>
<p>Akshay Sasikumar, the CEO of 82Volt Technologies, said, &#8220;We are grateful to our investors for believing in our product and vision. Their support will undoubtedly help us achieve our goals and expand our operations.&#8221;</p>
<p>“Our solutions are tailored to Indian grid conditions and enable automakers, EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) suppliers, and commercial businesses to benefit from clean transportation through a robust charging network. In line with this, we aspire to create an end-to-end EV charging solution that encompasses fast and slow charging solutions, charge management systems (CMS), products, and energy storage solutions,” he further added.</p>
<p>In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/india-aims-at-9-fold-in-public-ev-charging-2030" target="_blank" rel="noopener">noted</a> that the government aims to install a total of 46,397 public charging stations for EVs in nine major cities by the end of the decade.</p>
<p>In December 2022, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/two-and-three-wheelers-dominate-indias-registered-electric-vehicles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">informed</a> the lower house of Parliament that India has over 1.8 million registered EVs, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for nearly 23% of the total at 0.41 million.</p>


EV Charging Company 82Volt Raises ₹50 Million in Seed Funding

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