EMO Energy, a Bengaluru-based battery technology and charging infrastructure company, announced on Sunday plans to expand its fast-charging network from over 1,500 to more than 5,000 chargers by the first half of 2027. The expansion targets commercial two-wheelers used in last-mile logistics operations across India, a segment the company says has distinct infrastructure needs that existing charging networks have not adequately addressed.
The company's chargers are engineered around its proprietary battery system, ZenPac, which it says can charge batteries to 80% capacity in 20 minutes. For riders making multiple deliveries across a shift, the network is also designed to support shorter top-up sessions of around five minutes between runs, allowing them to return to work without extended downtime. Chargers are currently deployed at dark stores and high-traffic delivery corridors, locations chosen for their proximity to where riders operate on a daily basis.
"Commercial EV adoption will only scale when charging becomes as seamless and reliable as refueling," said Sheetanshu Tyagi, co-founder of EMO Energy. "At EMO Energy, we are building infrastructure around the actual needs of last-mile fleets: fast turnaround, predictable performance, and high utilization. Our goal is to remove the operational friction that slows down commercial EV adoption and create a charging backbone that supports scale at every level."
The announcement comes as India's quick-commerce and e-commerce sectors continue to expand, driving greater reliance on electric two-wheelers for deliveries. Companies in these sectors have been under pressure to cut operational costs and reduce emissions, with electric vehicles offering a potential path to both. However, the viability of electrifying delivery fleets at scale depends heavily on the availability of fast, accessible, and dependable charging infrastructure — a gap that EMO Energy is looking to fill.
Fleet operators in the last-mile segment prioritise vehicle uptime and turnaround time above most other factors. A rider who spends a significant portion of their shift waiting for a vehicle to charge represents a direct cost to the business. This makes charging speed and network reliability not just a convenience, but a determining factor in whether electric two-wheelers can compete with petrol-powered alternatives on operational grounds.
EMO Energy's approach differs from conventional charging networks, which are largely built for private EV owners who charge vehicles overnight or during extended stops. The company's infrastructure is instead positioned around high-frequency, short-duration charging suited to the rhythms of delivery work. Its integrated battery-and-charging ecosystem is designed to ensure compatibility and consistency across its network, rather than supporting a broad range of third-party battery systems.
The company says its ZEN technology stack, which underpins both its battery and charging systems, offers more than 3,000 charging cycles and incorporates fireproof design features. These specifications are intended to address safety and longevity concerns that have historically slowed the adoption of lithium-based battery systems in commercial settings in India.
Founded in 2022 by Tyagi and Rahul Patel, EMO Energy operates in the broader context of India's push to electrify urban mobility. Government policy at both the central and state levels has encouraged the adoption of electric vehicles, particularly in the two-wheeler segment, through subsidies and regulatory support. Despite this, range anxiety, inconsistent charging access, and concerns about battery reliability remain barriers to wider deployment, particularly among commercial operators who depend on their vehicles for income.
If EMO Energy meets its 2027 target, it would operate one of the larger charging networks in India dedicated specifically to commercial two-wheelers. The company framed the expansion as a step toward moving electric two-wheeler adoption in last-mile logistics from early pilots to broader, mainstream deployment — a shift that would require not just more chargers, but infrastructure that fleet operators can depend on at scale.