MUMBAI: VinFast-backed charging infrastructure firm V-Green on Tuesday said it has joined hands with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to set up electric vehicle charging facilities at HPCL fuel stations across different markets.

The agreement holds strategic significance as India accelerates its transition toward green transportation, the company said.

The state-owned HPCL’s existing 24,400 retail outlet network, along with 5,300 EV charging stations under HP e-Charge brand, provides a strong platform for the accelerated EV charging infrastructure deployment and seamless nationwide expansion, it said.

V-Green said it will leverage HPCL’s fuel station network to develop Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, enhancing EV users’ experience, accelerating the electrification of transportation in India, and establishing a solid foundation for the long-term development of VinFast and HP e-Charge brands in this market.

It has been set up by Vietnamese multinational firm VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong to boost the charging infrastructure.