SUN’s extensive battery swapping network will power the 2-wheelers; deployments to commence from February 2024
Bengaluru (India CSR): Bounce Infinity, India’s pioneering made-in-India electric scooter, and SUN Mobility, one of the global leaders in battery swapping and energy infrastructure, came together to ink India’s largest-ever EV deployment. SUN Mobility will deploy 30,000 Bounce Infinity Scooters in key markets across the country, starting with Bangalore and Hyderabad, and extending to Mumbai, Pune and Delhi NCR.
These scooters will create the milieu for SUN Mobility to bolster its journey as an Energy Operator. SUN Mobility will deploy these 2-wheelers under both the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) models. Customers, including third party fleets will power them through SUN’s battery swapping network. This will enable the users of these electric 2-wheelers to utilize SUN Mobility’s vast and robust network across the country. SUN Mobility today has over 600+ swap stations across 19 cities in India, enabling 1+ million swaps and 30+ million kms every month. Bounce and SUN Mobility also aim to launch this solution in export markets.
Bounce Infinity’s Infinity E1 scooter, known for its practical design and performance, is equipped with features tailored for urban commuting. The scooters are integrated with SUN Mobility’s swappable battery system and can achieve an impressive range of over 95 kms per swap.
Vivekananda Hallekere, CEO of Bounce Infinity, said, “This collaboration comes at a pivotal moment, as India’s electric two-wheeler market is poised to boom, with sales penetration potentially exceeding 80% by 2030 (Source: IBEF). Our collaboration with SUN Mobility is a crucial step in our mission to revolutionize urban mobility. By eliminating charging hassles with instant battery swaps, we’re making clean commute not just accessible but affordable for people”.
Echoing his sentiment, Anant Badjatya CEO, SUN Mobility, added, “As we embark on this groundbreaking collaboration with Bounce Infinity, we are not just powering e-2Wheelers, we are igniting a revolution in urban mobility. Our mission at SUN Mobility has always been to create solutions that transcend challenges, and this partnership exemplifies that commitment. By integrating Bounce Infinity’s innovative scooters into our expansive battery swapping network, we’re not just changing the way people commute; we’re shaping the future of sustainable, efficient transport. We’re thrilled about the potential of this collaboration to redefine EV adoption, not just in India but on a global scale.”
