Indian electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy announced a major expansion of its public charging infrastructure, saying riders now have access to more than 5,000 fast chargers nationwide equipped with the LECCS (Light Electric Combined Charging System) connector. The move is part of the company’s push to make long-distance and everyday EV rides easier and more reliable for customers.
The expanded network covers over 395 cities, spanning major metropolitan areas, tier-2 and tier-3 towns, and intercity routes, offering broader access for riders across India’s rapidly growing electric mobility landscape. Of these, around 3,675 fast chargers are run directly by Ather Energy, while more than 1,400 are operated through partner networks.
Several key cities now feature extensive charging infrastructure, with hubs such as Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai each home to 100 or more LECCS-enabled fast chargers. Bengaluru leads among urban centers with over 240 chargers available for public use.
The network’s spread also extends well beyond big cities. States including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Gujarat have high concentrations of public chargers, while non-metro cities like Nashik, Malappuram, Indore, Kozhikode and Coimbatore are also seeing growing charger presence.
Ather has also taken steps to promote industry-wide interoperability of EV charging. The LECCS connector was developed by the company and its intellectual property opened to partners in 2021. Since then, multiple OEMs and charging operators — such as Hero Vida, Matter, Bolt.Earth, Kazam and EVamp — have adopted the standard.
In a further boost to connectivity, Ather’s fast charging network now goes beyond India, with over 30 LECCS chargers installed in neighbouring Nepal and Sri Lanka. This growing footprint aims to support EV adoption and reduce range anxiety for two- and three-wheeler riders across the region.
