Jio-bp and Kia Link Charging Networks — Kia EV Owners Now See 23,500+ Points

Kia EV Owners Get a Much Bigger Charging Map

Kia India and Jio-bp have integrated their electric vehicle charging networks, giving Kia EV owners access to more than 23,500 public charging points through a single app. The tie-up, announced on 16 October, folds Jio-bp's 7,000-plus charging points — spread across more than 1,100 sites in over 300 cities — into K-Charge, the charging platform inside Kia's MyKia app.

One clarification matters here: this is a boost to access, not a sudden wave of new hardware. Jio-bp has not built 23,500 new chargers; its existing network is simply now visible inside Kia's app, and the two numbers should not be added together. The total Kia owners can reach through K-Charge has risen to more than 23,500 points.

How the Integration Works

The partnership runs in both directions. Kia drivers can locate Jio-bp chargers, plan routes, start and monitor a session, and pay — all inside K-Charge. In return, Kia's 125 operational dealership DC fast chargers, plus future units, will be progressively added to Jio-bp's pulse charge pro app. The companies have not said when that reverse rollout will be complete.

Figure	What it describes
23,500+ points	Total accessible to Kia EV owners through K-Charge
7,000+ points	Jio-bp charging points now included
1,100+ sites	Jio-bp locations, across 300-plus cities
60kW to 480kW	Jio-bp's DC fast charger range
125 chargers	Kia dealership DC fast chargers joining Jio-bp's app

Jio-bp, the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility, says its network maintains 96% uptime and includes high-capacity chargers on major national highways. That highway footprint is the part that matters most for long-distance travel, where a working fast charger can be the difference between a smooth trip and a long wait. The move builds on Kia's February tie-up with BPCL, which added more than 3,000 charging points to K-Charge.

What It Means for You

If you own or are considering a Kia EV, the practical gain is convenience: fewer apps, one payment flow and a wider choice of stops. But access integration does not change how fast your car charges — that still depends on the vehicle, the connector, the charger and the battery's state. Before a long drive, check that the charger you plan to use is listed and live in the app, and keep a backup stop in mind. Track how India's charging network grows on our news page and work out your running costs with the EV calculator.

(Sources: Kia India and Jio-bp joint announcement, 16 October 2026; Autocar Professional; electrive. Images: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

::KEY_NUMBERS:: Total accessible via K-Charge | 23,500+ Jio-bp points included | 7,000+ Jio-bp sites | 1,100+ Kia dealership DC chargers | 125 ::TLDR:: Kia and Jio-bp have linked their charging networks in both directions K-Charge in the MyKia app now shows 23,500-plus points This is access to existing chargers, not 23,500 new ones Jio-bp's network spans 300-plus cities with 96% uptime ::CHART:: type: bar title: Charging points accessible through K-Charge (count) labels: Jio-bp points now included,Total accessible values: 7000,23500 source: Kia India and Jio-bp, October 2026 ::TIMELINE:: February 2026 | Kia ties up with BPCL for 3,000-plus charging points October 2026 | Kia and Jio-bp integrate their charging networks ::GLOSSARY:: DC fast charger | a high-power charger that can top up a battery far faster than a home wallbox Uptime | the share of time a charger is working and available ::PULLQUOTE:: For an EV owner, the real question is not how many chargers exist, but whether the next one on the route is working. ::PROS:: One app now covers a far bigger charging map Jio-bp chargers run from 60kW to 480kW Reverse integration adds Kia dealership chargers to Jio-bp's app ::CONS:: 23,500 is an access figure, not new hardware Full rollout of dealership chargers is still under way Tariffs and integration fees have not been disclosed ::POLL:: What stops you buying an EV? || Charging access || Upfront price || Range || Nothing, I am ready ::SOURCES:: Kia India and Jio-bp, Autocar Professional