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ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech Unveil World’s First Ethanol-Powered 150 kW Rapid EV Charger
Nov 06, 2025
In a landmark innovation for India’s electric mobility ecosystem, ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech have jointly launched the world’s first ethanol-based 150 kW DC rapid charger, branded as the ME Energy Rapid Charger 150. This breakthrough technology represents a major step toward sustainable, grid-independent EV charging, powered entirely by ethanol derived from plant-based sources.
Designed to align with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, the charger provides an indigenous, biofuel-driven alternative to conventional diesel generators and grid-dependent EV charging stations. The system delivers a reduction of up to 80% in CO? emissions compared to diesel-powered solutions and cuts operational costs and setup time by more than 50%.
“At ThunderPlus, we’ve always focused on addressing India’s range and charger anxiety challenges,” said Rajeev YSR, Director and CEO of ThunderPlus. “With our ethanol-based Rapid Charger 150, we’re drastically reducing deployment timelines, diesel usage, and infrastructure dependencies—offering our partners a clean, mobile, and instantly deployable solution. We proudly call it Liquid Electricity.”
Unlike traditional DC chargers that require heavy infrastructure, lengthy DISCOM clearances, and expensive high-capacity grid connections, the Rapid Charger 150 is fully mobile and can become operational within 72 hours. Running completely on renewable ethanol, it offers a reliable, low-carbon solution that can be deployed anywhere — from highways and remote depots to logistics hubs and fleet operations.
At the launch event, Mahesh Babu, Managing Director of Olectra GreenTech, lauded the innovation:
“This is a game-changer for India’s EV charging ecosystem. It addresses the high capex and long commissioning delays of traditional charging infrastructure while reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Such solutions will accelerate EV adoption for fleet and bus operators, especially during the transition phase as grid infrastructure scales up.”
Raj Kumar, Executive Director at Trinity Cleantech, added,
“The Rapid Charger 150 is manufactured under the patented technology license from ME Energy GmbH, Germany. It’s ready for deployment across India and offers a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable pathway for companies looking to decarbonize operations.”
Beyond public EV charging, the ethanol-based system offers multiple use cases — including roadside assistance for EVs, power backup for bus depots, energy supply for construction and mining sites, and as a green replacement for diesel gensets in both residential and commercial setups.
The product also aligns with India’s broader biofuel and green mobility roadmap, inspired by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, who has been advocating for the integration of biofuels and clean technologies in transport infrastructure. The unveiling was attended by Chandramouli Vemula from SIDBI, who praised the project for advancing green finance and sustainable mobility objectives.
By merging biofuel innovation with high-speed charging, ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech have delivered a transformative model for sustainable EV infrastructure — one that replaces diesel with ethanol, delays with speed, and dependence with self-reliance.
This milestone not only marks the world’s first ethanol-powered 150 kW charger, but also reinforces India’s ambition to become a global leader in clean mobility and renewable technology.