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Volt Charge has partnered with Keells Supermarkets to open the first commercial EV fast charging station in Northern Sri Lanka, located in Jaffna. The installation marks the 20th Volt Charge-Keells charging location, extending the network's reach from Tangalle in the south to Jaffna in the north.
The station features a 30kW Dual Gun DC Fast Charger supporting both CCS2 and CHAdeMO connector standards, allowing it to serve the widest possible range of electric vehicles currently on Sri Lankan roads. Fast DC charging delivers significantly more energy per hour than AC charging, making it practical for drivers making longer journeys who need a meaningful top-up rather than an overnight charge.
Reaching the North
EV charging infrastructure in Sri Lanka has historically been concentrated in the Western Province and along the southern and western coastal corridors. The Jaffna station is among the first fast charging points in the Northern Province, addressing one of the most significant gaps in the country's public charging network.
For EV owners in Jaffna and surrounding areas, the station provides a local charging option that was previously unavailable. For drivers travelling between Colombo and the North, it completes a route corridor that had no public fast charging at its northern end.
The 20th Volt Charge-Keells Station
The Jaffna installation reaches a significant milestone in the Volt Charge-Keells Supermarkets partnership. With 20 locations now operational, the network spans the length of the island — from Tangalle in the south to Jaffna in the north — making Keells one of the most widely distributed EV charging hosts in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Beshan Kulapala, Co-Founder, Director and CEO of Volt Charge, described what the northern expansion means for Sri Lanka's EV ecosystem:
"Expanding VOLT Charge to the Northern Province creates the potential to unlock economic opportunity."
Mifrah Ismail, speaking on behalf of Keells Supermarkets, reflected on what the partnership has achieved:
"This is a significant milestone that reflects our shared commitment to delivering customer value."
EV Charging Where People Already Stop
The Volt Charge-Keells model places fast chargers at supermarket locations — venues where drivers are already stopping for 20 to 40 minutes. This reduces the friction of charging: time that would otherwise be spent waiting is spent shopping, and the vehicle charges while parked. It is a practical deployment model that has proven effective across the network's 20 locations.
The 30kW output of the Jaffna charger means most EVs can add 80–100km of range during a typical supermarket visit, making it well-suited to the stop-and-top-up use case that public fast charging is designed to support.
Source: This article is based on reporting by Lanka Talks. Read the original article on Lanka Talks →