Mooving to set up battery swapping stations at HPCL outlets

Online Bureau Online Bureau | 08-08 16:30

Mooving said it was selected by HPCL after several rounds of discussions owing to its commitment to indigenous, Make in India technology and its technical and delivery capabilities.
New Delhi: Mooving, a smart swapping network powered by Livguard and a brand under the SAR Group, is collaborating with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to install its automated swapping stations at the 22,000-plus HPCL retail outlets in the country.

Mooving said it was selected by HPCL after several rounds of discussions owing to its commitment to indigenous, Make in India technology and its technical and delivery capabilities.

Over the next 12 months, Mooving and HPCL will deploy 500-plus automated battery swapping stations. Leveraging Mooving’s fully automated, man-less technology, these stations will set a new standard in convenience and efficiency, enhancing the user experience and setting the company apart from competitors. This strategic rollout will significantly boost battery swapping services, accelerate electric mobility adoption, and provide essential support to EV customers across regions.

HPCL has more than 22,000 retail outlets across India, committed to decarbonizing the mobility sector. HPCL has installed more than 3,700 EV charging stations across India to minimize range anxiety of EV customers. This partnership allows Mooving to leverage HPCL’s extensive network and Mooving’s innovative solutions to set a new standard in battery swapping, accelerating EV adoption, and supporting the growth of the green economy. An agreement towards this was signed by Mooving and HPCL, represented by Subhankar Dutta, General Manager, Retail Strategy and Business Development.

Pritesh Talwar, President, Lectrix EV and Mooving, said, “Our collaboration with HPCL is a monumental step towards transforming India’s EV infrastructure. By combining our automated technology with HPCL’s extensive network, we are setting a new benchmark for battery swapping services. This major step will help create one of the largest automated battery-swapping networks in India. This partnership will also contribute to economic growth by creating new job opportunities and fostering innovation within the EV ecosystem.”

Building an ecosystem of swap networks of EVs, this partnership will make owning an electric vehicle easier by offering Battery as a Service (BaaS) across the country, which takes care of battery costs, maintenance, and charging. By providing a seamless and efficient battery swapping experience, Mooving is driving forward the adoption of electric vehicles and reinforcing its role as a leader in the EV energy sector.

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