Hyderabad-based EV rental startup Bijliride announced on June 1 that it will deploy 2,500 electric two-wheelers over the next 90 days across gig economy markets in India, as rising fuel prices push delivery riders and commuters toward electric mobility alternatives.
The company, which currently operates a fleet of over 4,000 EVs, will focus the additions on strengthening presence in Hyderabad while evaluating entry into Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and select Delhi NCR locations — cities where food delivery, quick-commerce, and logistics demand is concentrated. New city entries will be structured through franchise partnerships rather than direct operations.
"We believe that rising fuel prices and ongoing oil supply concerns are accelerating the shift toward electric mobility among delivery riders and fleet operators. For riders covering 120–150 kilometres daily, switching from petrol to EVs can potentially save between ₹8,000 and ₹15,000 per month. This growing demand for affordable and predictable mobility solutions is driving our planned deployment of 2,500 vehicles over the next three months," said Shivam Sisodiya, CEO and Co-Founder, Bijliride.
The deployment follows what the company calls its STAR expansion model — a hub-and-spoke structure that pairs a central operating facility with multiple pickup and drop points to improve rider access and operational efficiency.
To support the scale-up, Bijliride said it is simultaneously expanding its charging infrastructure, service touchpoints, and support functions across fleet management, customer service, technology, and business development. The company added that it is in active discussions with franchise and fleet operators in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and select Tier-2 cities.
"Our focus is not just on adding vehicles, but on building an ecosystem that supports reliability, uptime, and customer experience at scale," Sisodiya said.
Founded in 2020, Bijliride operates a SaaS-powered rental platform with 24/7 battery swapping and enterprise fleet management services. The company has stated a target of reaching one million users by 2030.