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Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider ThunderPlus has launched its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in collaboration with South Central Railway. This initiative is part of the company’s larger strategy to expand its EV infrastructure network across urban and semi-urban areas.
ThunderPlus currently operates over 200 charging hubs across India, supplying more than 10 megawatt-hours of energy daily and powering over 4,000 EVs—resulting in a reduction of approximately 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions each day.
The new facility was inaugurated by ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR, and was attended by representatives from State Bank of India, including S. Madhan and Santosh, along with Arvind Kompelli, the company’s second Titanium Franchisee.
Speaking about the business model, Kompelli said, “ThunderPlus’ Assured Business Guarantee Programme gave us the trust and confidence to invest in this emerging EV industry. Their technical support and revenue assurance have made the journey seamless.”
Vishal Arjun, Divisional Commercial Manager, Secunderabad Division, Ministry of Railways, shared that the success of their first collaboration at Hitec City MMTS station—with over five hours of daily usage—reinforced their confidence in ThunderPlus' operational and commercial capabilities. He added that similar models will now be implemented at other railway premises in Hyderabad.
The newly launched station features 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, scalable up to 480 kW based on demand. It includes dynamic load-sharing technology, 24x7 uptime through centralized digital monitoring, and is strategically located to serve Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad.
ThunderPlus is also inviting entrepreneurs to join its franchise programme. With an initial investment starting at ₹20 lakh, the model offers full technical setup, centralized operations and maintenance support, and a structured revenue model with business guarantees.
As part of its future roadmap, ThunderPlus aims to transition from conventional power sources to renewable energy. The company is actively pursuing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar integration to minimize environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability.
