Returns partnership with Bharat Petroleum to set up battery swap infrastructure at fuel stations

Electric mobility device developer Bounce Infinity said on Monday it has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to set up battery swapping infrastructure at fuel stations in the oil and gas industry. great.

The battery swap service starting in Bengaluru will be expanded in phases to major metro cities and the company aims to establish 3,000 stations across the top 10 cities, Bounce said in a statement.

The smart framework will not only serve the company’s retail business, but also support compatible partners for two-wheelers and three-wheelers. have been converted to electric vehicles from conventional engines.

Bounce co-founder and CEO Vivekananda Hallakere said the company has strategically partnered with well-known industry players to revolutionize the battery swap scenario.

“This partnership reiterates our commitment to a cleaner and pollution-free nation by making our network accessible to consumers at the same scale and convenience as We look forward to a long-term partnership between Bounce Infinity and BPCL“, Hallakere added.

BPCL chief executive officer in charge (retail) PS Ravi said swapping batteries with pre-rechargeable batteries from Bounce Infinity will significantly reduce stop times, add convenience to customers and reduce anxiety. operating range.

He added: “The interactivity offered by Bounce Infinity will help us serve a large number of electric vehicle customers and will help grow this important battery swap segment in the domestic electric vehicle space. “.

Ravi adds, “This partnership focusing on urban markets complements BPCL’s overall EV toll roadmap of establishing fast-charging corridors on major highways across the country, resulting in connecting major cities and economic centers and will have a network of 7,000 fast-charging stations conveniently located along with a range of customer amenities in the country in the next 2-3 years.”