Pulse Energy, an Indian EV charging technology company, has joined Unified Bharat eCharge (UBC) as one of the first certified technology enablers for charging operators. The nationwide interoperable EV charging network has been launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
The initiative aims to simplify EV charging by allowing users to find participating charging stations and make payments through UPI on the BHIM app. EV owners will no longer need to download multiple charging applications, create separate accounts or maintain operator-specific prepaid wallets.
Under the UBC system, an EV user can open the BHIM app, locate a participating charging station, scan the QR code and pay directly through UPI from their bank account. The system is designed to make charging more convenient for users travelling across cities and highways.
The initial rollout will cover participating charging stations across major cities and national highways. UBC is also expected to become accessible through other payment, mobility and automotive applications, giving consumers more ways to discover and use charging infrastructure.
Pulse Energy will help charging operators connect their existing infrastructure to the UBC network. Operators can continue using their existing charging equipment and brands while making their stations accessible to a wider group of EV users through the common network.
Akhil Jayaprakash, Co-founder and CEO, Pulse Energy, said the initiative would reduce the complexity associated with fragmented charging networks. “EV charging should not require drivers to think about which network they are using before they can plug in. The idea behind UBC is to make charging more accessible by bringing different networks onto a common infrastructure,” he said.
Pulse Energy currently works with more than 100 charge point operator partners and has a connected network of more than 10,000 EV chargers. Its role as a technology enabler will help operators integrate their charging infrastructure into the interoperable UBC ecosystem.
The network has been developed using the open Beckn protocol, with digital public infrastructure developed by the Network for Humanity team. The open architecture allows charging operators, technology providers and consumer applications to connect through a common platform.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is supporting the development of the National Unified Hub for EV Charging, known as Unified Bharat eCharge. BHEL has been appointed as the Project Implementation Agency, while NPCI BHIM Services Ltd has been engaged for the design and development of the platform. Pulse Energy said the initiative will help create a more connected EV charging ecosystem and support the wider adoption of electric mobility across India.
Pulse Energy is an India-focused electric mobility technology company building a payments-first, interoperable platform that simplifies access to public EV charging. The company connects multiple charging networks onto a single interface, allowing electric vehicle users to discover, access, and pay for charging seamlessly without relying on multiple apps or closed ecosystems.
By focusing on interoperability rather than owning charging hardware, Pulse Energy enables better utilization of existing infrastructure while reducing friction for drivers and operators alike. Its platform supports large volumes of electric kilometres driven each month across partner networks, playing a critical role in strengthening India’s EV charging ecosystem as it scales toward mass adoption.
