This partnership addresses two major obstacles to EV adoption: range anxiety and charging downtime.Jitendra New EV Tech Pvt. Ltd., an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has partnered with Battery Smart, a battery swapping network, to integrate battery-swapping technology into Jitendra EV's fleet. This collaboration aims to make electric vehicles more accessible and affordable by addressing range anxiety and charging downtime through Battery Smart's network of over 1,400 swapping stations across 40+ Indian cities. The partnership allows riders to swap depleted batteries in under two minutes and purchase scooters without owning the batteries, lowering the upfront cost.
A step towards faster adoption
This partnership addresses two major obstacles to EV adoption: range anxiety and charging downtime. Jitendra EV aims to make electric scooters more accessible to businesses by decoupling battery ownership from vehicle purchase, promoting sustainable transport solutions. Riders gain access to Battery Smart's widespread battery swapping infrastructure, eliminating long charging stops.
Jitendra EV users can swap batteries quickly, reducing downtime. This quick swap process takes less than two minutes. The upfront cost of electric scooters is lowered by separating battery ownership from the vehicle purchase. Battery Smart's network of swapping stations is expanding, providing widespread accessibility. Cost-effective mobility is offered through a flexible, affordable subscription-based battery swapping service.
Samkit Shah, Co-founder and CEO of Jitendra EV, stated, "At Jitendra EV, we continuously strive to enhance the ownership experience for our customers. Our collaboration with Battery Smart aligned perfectly with our vision to offer sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility solutions. This partnership will help us accelerate EV adoption in India and make electric vehicles more accessible to a broader audience."
What does it indicate?
The collaboration connects Jitendra EV with Battery Smart's extensive network. This network comprises over 1,400 battery-swapping stations. These stations are located across more than 40 cities in India. This widespread network enables convenient access to fully charged batteries.
Jitendra EV recognizes the importance of enhancing the customer ownership experience. The company constantly strives to improve the overall experience for its customers. This partnership aligns with their vision of offering sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility solutions. The collaboration with Battery Smart directly supports this vision. It will help accelerate EV adoption throughout India, making electric vehicles more accessible.
Battery Smart's swapping technology will be integrated into Jitendra EV's fleet. This integration offers a convenient way to manage battery charging. The aim is to revolutionize the electric vehicle ecosystem in India. This contributes to a more efficient and user-friendly EV experience.
This partnership offers a practical solution to the challenges of charging electric vehicles. The battery swapping model simplifies the process. It eliminates the need for dedicated charging infrastructure. It reduces the time required for charging.
Prateek Joshi, Senior Director, Partnerships at Battery Smart, stated, “Our partnership with Jitendra EV is a significant step towards making electric mobility more accessible. By integrating our battery swapping network with their electric two-wheelers, we aim to simplify the EV ownership experience, reduce charging time, and enhance affordability. Together, we are accelerating the electrification of two-wheelers across India, helping more riders seamlessly transition to sustainable electric mobility."
