Volt Charge, a part of JAT Holdings PLC’s expanding portfolio, has established itself as the largest EV charging network in Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the country’s emerging electric mobility infrastructure sector.

With over 80 DC fast chargers, 20 public AC chargers, and over 3000 AC home chargers installed to date, Volt Charge has moved from early-stage market participation to category leadership. Its public charging network now spans over 100 sites across key districts, strengthening access to EV charging across both urban and outstation locations.

For JAT Holdings, this milestone carries strategic significance. While the Group has built its foundation in coatings, surface solutions, and related manufacturing capabilities, Volt Charge reflects its broader evolution into future-facing sectors where technology, infrastructure, and sustainability intersect.

Beyond the scale of deployment, these figures represent a shift toward infrastructure leadership in an industry central to Sri Lanka’s mobility transition. Volt Charge’s public network currently records over 18,000+ charging sessions monthly and handles approximately 100 MWh of energy each month. The Volt Charge app has also grown to over 16,000 users, reflecting increasing adoption of digitally enabled charging access.

Dr. Beshan Kulapala, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Volt Charge, stated, “EV adoption depends on confidence in the charging ecosystem. Our focus is not only to install chargers, but to build a reliable, connected network that enables EV users to travel across Sri Lanka with greater confidence.”

The network has been developed with a balance of urban and outstation coverage, with approximately 60% of chargers positioned in urban areas and 40% across outstation and highway-linked locations. This distribution supports both daily city use and longer-distance travel, particularly as EV ownership expands beyond major urban centres.

Partnerships have also played a central role in scaling access. Volt Charge has developed site deployments with leading corporates and hospitality brands including Keells Supermarkets, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Dilmah, Jetwing Hotels, and City of Dreams. A key customer partnership is with John Keells CG Auto, the authorised distributor for BYD in Sri Lanka, with Volt Charge having secured orders for 4,000 chargers to support BYD vehicle customers. Together, these partnerships place charging infrastructure where users naturally travel, work, shop, and stay.

Operational reliability remains a key differentiator. The network maintains over 99% uptime and is supported by predictive and routine maintenance, instant online diagnosis, and defined response mechanisms for critical maintenance. Major breakdowns or urgent maintenance requirements are attended to within 24 hours in Colombo and within 48 hours in outstation locations.

Beyond physical infrastructure, Volt Charge has built a technology platform designed to improve the charging experience. The Volt Charge platform supports real-time charging management, payments, journey planning, fleet management for corporate users, and portal-based analytics for charging station owners.

The company has also placed emphasis on safety, engineering standards, and design. Volt Charge’s AC chargers are TÜV Rheinland certified and tested in Germany, while its DC chargers have been certified by EMTEK Group, a recognised testing and certification body. Both certifications confirm alignment with IEC international standards, giving users and partners added assurance on safety, quality, and reliability. Its chargers have also received international design recognition, reinforcing Volt Charge’s emphasis on engineering-led product development.

Nishal Ferdinando, Chief Executive Officer of JAT Holdings PLC, commented, “Volt Charge reflects the kind of portfolio evolution we are pursuing at JAT. We are not looking at diversification as a short-term expansion exercise, but as a disciplined move into sectors where we can build capability, create infrastructure value, and participate meaningfully in Sri Lanka’s future economy.”

With over Rs. 250 million invested into the network to date, Volt Charge reflects JAT’s intent to build long-term capability in sectors that are aligned with national development, sustainability, and changing consumer behaviour.

From an early mover in a developing category, Volt Charge has now become a national infrastructure player in Sri Lanka’s EV ecosystem. Its growth reflects a broader shift in how future mobility will be enabled: through reliable networks, strong partnerships, and sustained investment in infrastructure that supports cleaner, more efficient transport.