HCLTech, a global leader in technology solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with ChargePoint, a top provider of networked electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of innovative EV charging software, marking a significant milestone for both companies.
The collaboration includes the establishment of a state-of-the-art Research and Development (R&D) center in Bengaluru, India. The new facility was officially inaugurated by the leadership teams of HCLTech and ChargePoint. This center will serve as the heart of ChargePoint’s software development efforts in India, capitalizing on HCLTech’s engineering expertise and agile product-focused operating model.
Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, expressed his enthusiasm for the new facility, saying, “It is both an honor and a joy to be in Bengaluru celebrating the opening of the new R&D Center, together with the ChargePoint team and HCLTech. India has long been vital to our success, and this is a critical region for our software development. We aim to recruit the brightest talent for this new facility, developing the products which will shape the future of our industry.”
Ajay Bahl, Chief Growth Officer at HCLTech said, “We are pleased to be a part of ChargePoint’s EV innovation journey and accelerate the transition toward sustainable mobility solutions. HCLTech’s engineering capabilities and comprehensive portfolio will add to Chargepoint’s innovation strategy to delight customers”
