Warivo Motor partners with Battery Smart for battery swapping technology

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Warivo Motor's new strategy will make electric scooters more accessible to businesses by separating the cost of the battery from the vehicle purchase.
Warivo Motor India Pvt Ltd and Battery Smart have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate battery swapping technology into Warivo’s electric two-wheeler fleet aimed at the B2B market. This collaboration, following the launch of Warivo's CRX high-speed electric scooter, seeks to lower upfront costs for fleet operators and ensure seamless service through quick battery swaps, enhancing operational efficiency and promoting sustainable transport solutions.

Increases accessibility

Warivo Motor's new strategy will make electric scooters more accessible to businesses by separating the cost of the battery from the vehicle purchase. The integration of Battery Smart's extensive network of swapping stations is set to eliminate range anxiety for fleet operators. By quickly exchanging depleted batteries for fully charged ones, delivery and logistics operations can run without interruptions, ultimately boosting efficiency.

Warivo's future strategy

By the end of 2025, Warivo plans to deploy over 20,000 electric scooters equipped with Battery Smart's battery-swapping technology across India. This ambitious rollout highlights Warivo's dedication to promoting clean mobility solutions and meeting the growing demand for sustainable transportation options.

Tanushree Bhattacharya, Assistant Vice President of Partnerships and Alliances at Battery Smart, emphasized the importance of this collaboration by stating, "The increasing demand for cost-effective and time-efficient solutions makes battery swapping a vital component of the EV market. Our collaboration with Warivo Motor allows fleet operators to utilize our extensive battery-swapping network, reducing operational costs and boosting efficiency. We are confident that this partnership will accelerate the electrification of commercial fleets across India, paving the way for a more sustainable future."

Yuvraj Garg, Director of Warivo Motor, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, "This collaboration with Battery Smart marks a pivotal step in our journey to transform urban mobility. By incorporating battery-swapping technology into our B2B solutions, we are not only lowering operational costs for fleet operators but also making electric mobility more practical and accessible. With the recent launch of our CRX, a high-speed electric scooter crafted for everyone, our goal is to ensure our product caters to all segments, B2B and B2C equally suitable for all ages. We are confident that this partnership will accelerate the adoption of electric two-wheelers in the enterprise sector, advancing our vision for a more sustainable future.”

This alliance represents a significant advancement in the electric mobility sector, providing fleet operators with innovative solutions that enhance both cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency. Warivo Motor and Battery Smart are committed to revolutionizing urban transportation, fostering a sustainable ecosystem, and supporting the growth of electric vehicles in India.

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