ChargePoint, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has teamed up with HCLTech, a global technology services leader, to launch a state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) center in Bengaluru, India. The new facility aims to accelerate innovation in EV charging software and strengthen ChargePoint’s software development capabilities.
The center was inaugurated today by senior executives from both companies. It will serve as a pivotal hub for ChargePoint’s software initiatives in India, leveraging HCLTech’s engineering expertise and agile, product-focused approach. The collaboration is expected to deliver scalable and customizable EV charging solutions to meet growing global demand.
Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, expressed enthusiasm about the new facility, stating, “Bengaluru is a strategic location for our software development efforts. India has been instrumental in our success, and we are committed to attracting top talent to develop products that will define the future of the EV industry.”
Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer at HCLTech, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We are proud to partner with ChargePoint in advancing sustainable mobility solutions. Our engineering capabilities will support ChargePoint’s innovation goals, enabling the delivery of cutting-edge products for customers worldwide.”
HCLTech, which employs over 220,000 people across 60 countries, is a leader in digital, engineering, cloud, and AI services. The company serves clients in diverse sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, and life sciences. As of December 2024, HCLTech reported consolidated revenues of $13.8 billion.
The new R&D center underscores ChargePoint’s commitment to innovation and its focus on expanding its global footprint. By combining ChargePoint’s industry expertise with HCLTech’s technological prowess, the partnership aims to drive the next wave of advancements in EV charging infrastructure.
This collaboration comes at a time when the global EV market is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing demand for efficient and scalable charging solutions. The Bengaluru center is expected to play a key role in meeting these demands, further solidifying ChargePoint’s position as a leader in the EV charging industry.
