Bengaluru startup introduces NEXO ecosystem combining solar power, battery storage and charging infrastructure to reduce operational costs for quick-commerce dark stores by 40 percent.
25 Jun 2025 | 651 Views | By Angitha Suresh
EMO Energy announced the launch of NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem designed for last-mile delivery operations, at its Bengaluru headquarters on June 25, 2025. The system combines solar generation, battery storage, and fast-charging infrastructure to power delivery vehicles at dark stores across India.
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EMO Energy announced the launch of NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem designed for last-mile delivery operations, at its Bengaluru headquarters on June 25, 2025. The system combines solar generation, battery storage, and fast-charging infrastructure to power delivery vehicles at dark stores across India.
The company will begin deploying NEXO at 100 dark stores in Bangalore and the National Capital Region, targeting India's two largest quick-commerce markets. EMO Energy claims the integrated system can reduce energy costs for store operators by 40 percent compared to traditional fragmented energy solutions.
NEXO addresses what the company identifies as inefficiencies in India's current electric vehicle charging infrastructure for last-mile delivery. Currently, charging stations, batteries, chargers, software systems, and power sources are typically provided by separate vendors, leading to compatibility issues and higher operational costs.
"Energy remains the only controllable lever that can be optimized and can stabilize the operating cost for quick commerce players," said Sheetanshu Tyagi, Co-founder and CEO of EMO Energy. The company reports that its integrated approach has demonstrated 25 percent energy savings and 40 percent cost reductions during testing at dark store locations.
The NEXO system centers on EMO's AI-enabled health and energy management software called SENS, which manages the balance between solar power generation and grid electricity to maintain operational uptime. The ecosystem includes ZenBase liquid-cooled energy storage systems and SWFT dual-gun fast chargers capable of serving up to 20 delivery riders daily per unit.
EMO's ZenPac 2 kWh battery packs, which charge to 80 percent capacity in 20 minutes, power the delivery vehicles. These battery systems are protected by 16 global patents and currently serve delivery fleets for Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, and Domino's across 200 dark stores in 10 Indian cities.
The company projects that each NEXO-equipped dark store will power 20,000 delivery rides monthly by the end of fiscal year 2026. Solar energy is expected to contribute at least 25 percent of total power requirements, with the system capable of operating completely off-grid in areas with limited electrical infrastructure.
EMO Energy operates 6,400 battery-powered vehicles and maintains 900 fast chargers across more than 200 dark stores. The deep energy-tech startup has raised $7.5 million in funding from investors including Gruhas, Transition VC, and Subhkam Ventures.
The company's proprietary ZEN technology stack offers 20-minute charging capabilities and is designed for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and large-scale energy storage applications across multiple industries.