ThunderPlus Unveils Andhra's First Women-Owned EV Franchise

From running a household to running an EV franchise, Leela Lakshmi, a homemaker, who owns this franchise, shows how women can charge up India’s clean revolution.

ThunderPlus, India’s fastest-growing EV charging network, has powered up yet another milestone, unveiling its second women-owned EV charging franchise in the country and the very first in Andhra Pradesh. This bold step not only accelerates EV adoption but also fuels women’s entrepreneurship in the clean mobility sector.

Strategically set at Hotel Vijayashree on NH-16, right along the bustling Vijayawada Guntur Highway, the new station offers travellers a perfect pit stop charge your EV while you recharge yourself at the hotel’s facilities.Starting with 50 kW capacity and scalable to a massive 1 MW, the station is equipped with a 30 kW DC CCS2 fast charger and two 3.3 kW AC chargers, catering to two-, three-, and four-wheelers alike.

“This isn’t just about charging vehicles, it's about charging dreams,” said Leela Lakshmi, the franchise owner. “I want more women to embrace technology-driven businesses and help build a greener, more sustainable India. I chose ThunderPlus for its unmatched trust, cutting-edge tech, assured business guarantees, and end-to-end franchise support. The company’s turnkey model, 24×7 technical assistance, and future-ready revenue structure gave her the confidence to dive into a high-growth, low-risk venture.

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Rajeev YSR, CEO of ThunderPlus, added, “We’re here to remove charging anxiety from India’s EV ecosystem while democratising the technology and business model so that everyone, everywhere even a housewife with a dream can be part of this revolution. This launch shows how ThunderPlus is enabling everyday people to step into entrepreneurship and drive India’s clean mobility future.”

“ThunderPlus stands for operational excellence, hassle-free maintenance, and relentless innovation in sustainable mobility,” she said. “I knew I’d be joining a network that’s not just leading the EV charge but also driving empowerment.”

Industry leaders say ThunderPlus’s franchise model is a game-changer, breaking down entry barriers for first-time entrepreneurs, especially women, by delivering full technical backing and centralized operations. This approach has turned ambition into action, and action into impact. With the Mangalagiri launch, ThunderPlus proves once again that EV adoption isn’t just about infrastructure, it's about inclusivity, empowerment, and building a cleaner tomorrow.