Mumbai: Indofast Energy, a leading battery-swapping solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with electric two-wheeler manufacturer e-Sprinto to deploy 20,000 electric scooters across India by 2026. This collaboration aims to boost EV adoption in the domestic market and seamlessly integrate e-Sprinto’s vehicles with Indofast Energy’s rapidly growing swapping network.

Battery Swapping Convenience

Indofast Energy’s initiative will provide delivery partners with two-minute battery swaps, effectively tackling range anxiety and eliminating time lost to vehicle charging. This strategic rollout centres on high-demand corridors, serving quick commerce, e-commerce, and food delivery sectors. It is projected to revolutionise last-mile delivery operations and drive down operating costs while ensuring uninterrupted service for India’s gig economy workforce.

Infrastructure Expansion and Future Plans

The partnership aligns with Indofast Energy’s roadmap to establish 2,750 battery swap stations and support 150,000 vehicles by March 2026. Long-term, the company plans to set up 10,000 swapping points across more than 40 cities nationwide within three years. Indofast currently operates 1,000+ stations in 22 cities and 10 states, collaborating with leading EV fleet and infrastructure partners such as Zypp, Omega Seiki Mobility, Shadowfax, Indian Oil Corporation, and others.

Leadership Comments

Anant Badjatya, CEO of Indofast Energy, said, “We are thrilled to partner with e-Sprinto, an OEM that shares our vision for a sustainable and accessible electric future. This collaboration demonstrates our readiness to transition from B2B to B2C segments, reflecting the strength and scalability of our infrastructure.” Atul Gupta, Co-founder and Director of e-Sprinto, noted, “Our collaboration with Indofast Energy is nothing short of a game-changer for e-Sprinto and the broader EV market, offering customers convenience and efficiency”.

This strategic alliance marks a major push for clean mobility and technological advancement within India’s growing EV marketplace, helping to decarbonise logistics and democratize access to sustainable transport. Indofast Energy has entered a strategic partnership with electric two-wheeler manufacturer e-Sprinto to deploy 20,000 electric scooters across India by 2026, aiming to accelerate the nation's adoption of electric mobility. The partnership will seamlessly merge e-Sprinto's rapidly expanding vehicle portfolio with Indofast Energy's extensive battery-swapping network, streamlining eco-friendly transport for a variety of delivery sectors.

Rapid Battery Swapping

The initiative offers delivery partners a breakthrough two-minute battery swap solution, effectively addressing range anxiety and charging downtime. The rollout will focus on high-demand corridors in quick commerce, e-commerce, and food delivery, revolutionising how businesses manage fleet operations and reducing service interruptions for gig workers.

Nationwide Network Growth

Indofast Energy is targeting the establishment of 2,750 battery swap stations and support for 1.5 lakh vehicles by March 2026, expanding its reach well beyond fleet operators to mainstream consumers. The company also plans to set up 10,000 swapping points across more than 40 Indian cities over three years. As of now, Indofast operates over 1,000 battery-swapping stations in 10 states and 22 cities.

Executive Insights

Indofast Energy CEO Anant Badjatya said, “We are thrilled to partner with e-Sprinto, an OEM that shares our vision for a sustainable and accessible electric future… This collaboration demonstrates our readiness to transition from B2B to B2C segments.” Atul Gupta, Co-founder of e-Sprinto, called the collaboration “a game-changer for e-Sprinto and the broader EV market,” citing the extensive battery-swapping network as key to convenience and efficiency for customers.

With inputs from PTI