Bolt.Earth Unveils India's First Universal Fast Charger

Bolt.Earth, India's largest EV charging network, introduced the Type 6 connector in its Blaze DC fast chargers, becoming the first to offer a universal fast charger for light electric vehicles in India. This initiative aims to enhance charging infrastructure, tackling range anxiety while supporting existing EV models.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 19-05-2025 15:01 IST | Created: 19-05-2025 15:01 IST
Bolt.Earth Unveils India's First Universal Fast Charger
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In a major leap for India's electric vehicle industry, Bolt.Earth, the country's largest EV charging network, has unveiled the Type 6 connector for its Blaze DC fast chargers. This move establishes Bolt.Earth as a pioneer, offering the first universal fast-charging network compatible with most existing EV models.

Endorsed by the Bharat Charge Alliance and aligned with international standards, the Type 6 connector emerges as the favored interface for two- and three-wheel electric vehicles. The Blaze DC charger, available in multiple variants, supports both Type 6 and Type 7 connectors, ensuring versatility and widespread compatibility.

Bolt.Earth's CEO, Raghav Bharadwaj, emphasized the necessity of adopting right standards at scale, claiming Blaze DC will soon underpin day-to-day charging across India, easing range anxiety and boosting infrastructure accessibility. Bolt.Earth invites EV stakeholders to explore new deployment opportunities to meet the growing demand.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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