EV technology brand Gogoro Inc has launched its battery swapping platform and smartscooter in Delhi-NCR. The launch is a part of the pilot project by Gogoro and Zip Electric that has been announced earlier and also marks the brand’s entry into India’s fastest growing EV market. Battery swapping is a technique where a common swapping station is used to charge multiple batteries, which can be swapped on the go with empty batteries. With over 450 million battery swaps done globally, Gogoro’s 6-second Swap & Go battery swapping has been awarded globally for urban two-wheeler refueling, which takes the hassle out of finding places to charge and then recharging. Eliminates traditional EV charging challenges of waiting.
Recently, there has been a significant growth of 58% in India’s electric vehicle sales, which have crossed the million mark. Most of these sales were of electric two-wheelers, which account for 62% of the market share. Experts believe that for last-mile delivery where vehicles are often on the road all day without stopping and charging, battery swapping is the perfect solution. The entire 6-second swap process offered by Gogoro is faster than a typical refueling stop on an ICE-powered motorcycle or scooter.
Horace Luke, Founder and CEO, Gogoro, said, “Gogoro is accelerating the urban transition to sustainable electric two-wheeler transportation in India and we are committed to fostering an open and diverse ecosystem of businesses and riders that share a vision of accessibility. Will start a new era. Smart Mobility in India Gogoro Battery Swapping provides a safe, proven and convenient electric refueling solution that enables delivery operators to manage their fleets and deliveries more efficiently and sustainably. We are confident that Gogoro Battery Swapping will be well received by Indian delivery riders.”
Gogoro is a Taiwanese brand and cities in Taiwan have more swapping places than gas stations. According to Gogoro, its network supports 540,000 riders and more than 1.1 million smart batteries in circulation through a network of 12,000 battery swapping stations at more than 2,500 locations. With over 400,000 daily battery swaps and over 450 million total battery swaps to date, Gogoro Network Battery Swapping has saved over 625,000 tonnes of CO2 since its launch.
Speaking on Gogoro’s India partnership, Kaushik Barman, General Manager, India, Gogoro, said, “India is an important market for Gogoro and with the launch of our B2B pilot with Zypp, we are confident that we can bring the best-in- class EV technology and infrastructure to the Indian market. Our ongoing partnerships, especially in the last mile mobility space, are a testament to our commitment to this sector and we look forward to expanding our business in the country and expanding our Looking forward to scale up operations.
Apart from swapping, Gogoro has also introduced the Gogoro SmartScooter for urban mobility. SmartScooters have been launched for delivery riders who seek eco-friendly transportation that is both efficient and convenient. The Gogoro smartscooters get connectivity and app integration, making them one of the most advanced electric scooters in the market.