FASTag-based payments at EV stations announced at GFF 2023

Electric vehicle users can now make NETC-based (FASTag) payments at EV stations across the country.

Published: Sep 07, 2023, 02:34 PM IST

Electric charging station FASTag

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NPCI has announced NETC-based payments at EV stations across India.
Electric vehicle owners can now make FASTag-based payments at EV stations.
This will advance the usage of FASTag-based payments at a rapid pace.

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced new National Electronic Toll Collection-based (NETC-based) payments at EV stations across the country. This ensures that users can easily charge their EVs with FASTag.

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At #GFF2023 premiere, Mr. Neelesh Gupta, Head of BHIM, introduced FASTag and IHMCL's latest offering, NETC-based payments at EV stations across the country.@NPCI_BHIM @FASTag_NETC #NPCIGFF2023 @IAMAIForum @pciupdates @fccupdates @gff_2023 pic.twitter.com/1fxBwqRulY

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EV charging with FASTag is now possible

At the Global FinTech Fest (2023), Mr. Neelesh Gupta, Head of BHIM announced NETC-based FASTag payments at EV stations. This comes several months after FASTag payments at Petrol Pumps were announced. That was back in January and this announcement advances the usage of FASTag in the country.