This partnership between two leading industry players aims to synergize their strengths of scale, access and technology in creating a green and cost-effective solution for the distribution fleet through innovative business models. (representative image)
In a bid to contribute to building a robust Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem, Reliance BP Mobility Ltd and Swiggy on Thursday announced the commencement of trials, which will enhance the deployment of EVs in the delivery fleet of India’s largest food delivery platform. .
The partnership aims to boost the adoption of battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs), including the deployment of electric 2-wheelers, which will be supported by Geo-BP’s network of battery swap stations and Swiggy’s network of delivery partners .
This partnership between two leading industry players aims to synergize their strengths of scale, access and technology in creating a green and cost-effective solution for the distribution fleet through innovative business models.
RBML will set up Geo-BP Battery Swapping Stations at various locations with the help of Swiggy and will provide all necessary technical support and training to Swiggy Delivery Partners and designated Swiggy staff related to battery swapping.
Mr. Harish C Mehta, CEO, Reliance BP Mobility Limited said, “With a view to support the Government of India’s vision of Electric Mobility, RBML has forayed into e-mobility services and is committed to creating an ecosystem Which will help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.”
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- Signed pact with Swiggy to promote adoption of electric 2-wheeler vehicles in last mile and food delivery.
- RBML’s ‘Geo-BP Battery Swapping Station’ will be used for power infrastructure support.
- Jio-bp aims to set up a distributed network of thousands of battery swap stations over the next 5 years at its retail outlets.
“Taking the best of BP’s global learning in electrification, RBML is setting up a robust and sustainable infrastructure comprising EV charging hubs and battery swapping stations to provide digitally enabled services to all stakeholders. With Swiggy Our collaboration has the potential to drive disruption and increase EV adoption among distribution and transportation companies in the country. We are confident that Swiggy and their distribution partners will benefit immensely from our extensive network of battery swap stations.”
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Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majeti said, “Business development must go hand in hand with the interests of its stakeholders, the welfare of the community and minimizing the impact on the environment. Swiggy’s fleet with our partners places millions of orders every month, who travel an average of 80-100 kms per day.As we continue to work towards providing more convenience to our consumers, we are also conscious of the environmental impact of our operations and make our journey more sustainable. The transition to electric vehicles is an important step in this direction. It will not only have a positive impact on the environment but will also empower our distribution partners to earn more.”
With a vision to set up India’s largest network of battery swapping stations across the country, RBML is creating an ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders in the EV value chain.
The company’s collaboration with Swiggy is set to drive disruption and drive EV adoption among distribution and transportation companies in India. High-performance batteries result in better on-road range and swapping takes just minutes, battery swapping has become an ideal solution for two- and three-wheelers, especially those operating in the last-mile delivery segment.
Jio-bp aims to set up a distributed network of several thousand battery swap stations over the next 5 years at its retail outlets in major residential and commercial complexes, malls, hotels, business parks, IT hubs, parking lots besides. Potential urban location All India. The battery swap is poised to lead the green wave in the last mile delivery and passenger segment.
As an integrated EV infrastructure player, Jio-bp has partnered with leading OEMs, technology and platform players to set up their EV fixed charging stations with a format-specific approach for the car (B2B fleet and B2C consumers) and bus segments. actively participating. . These will also appear in urban locations in the near future. Geo-BP will bring the best of BP’s global learnings in electrification and apply them to the Indian market to create a differentiated customer experience that delights the consumer.
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