Visakhapatnam: Novotel Visakhapatnam, Varun Beach, has partnered with Urzza Charge Tech, a local electric vehicle (EV) charging company, to enhance Andhra Pradesh's EV infrastructure.

This collaboration aims to establish a widespread and accessible EV charging network, driving the state towards a greener and more sustainable future.

The initiative will start by installing EV charging stations at key locations across the state, beginning with Visakhapatnam. To launch this effort, Vizag MP M Sribharat inaugurated an EV charging station at INOX Vizag on Sunday. The event also featured a session on the future of electric mobility, attended by EV manufacturers and users from across Andhra Pradesh.

Sustainability advocate Sushil Reddy, who holds two Guinness World Records for his electric bicycle journey, participated in the session as part of his ongoing 60-day, 8,000+ km tour to promote sustainable transportation.

Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager of Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, said, "We are excited to partner with Urzza Charge Tech to strengthen Andhra Pradesh's EV charging infrastructure. This partnership reflects our commitment to sustainable hospitality, and we look forward to playing a pivotal role in promoting green mobility in the region."

The event also addressed challenges in the EV ecosystem, including range anxiety, battery concerns, and cost issues. Industry experts offered insights, noting that "battery as a service" could soon become a standard offering, further easing the transition to electric vehicles.

Despite the challenges, experts emphasized that EVs are more efficient than traditional internal combustion engines, even without renewable energy.

Key participants included Krishna Bhagavatula, CEO of Urzza Charge Tech; Haresh Bharadwaj, Co-founder of Urzza Charge Tech; and Karthik Raju, Founder of Austhraa Motors, among others.

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