Jitendra EV partners with Battery Smart to boost EV adoption in India 

Jitendra New EV Tech Pvt. Ltd, an electric two-wheeler, has partnered with Battery Smart, a leading battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers. to integrate Battery Smart’s battery-swapping technology into Jitendra EV’s fleet, providing users with access to over 1,400 battery-swapping stations across 40 cities in India.

The initiative seeks to address challenges in electric vehicle adoption, including range anxiety and charging downtime. By allowing riders to swap depleted batteries for fully charged ones in less than two minutes, the partnership simplifies the EV ownership experience and reduces operational inefficiencies, according to a press release by Jitendra EV.

Jitendra EV has also adopted a model where the battery is decoupled from the vehicle purchase, reducing the upfront cost for fleet operators and individual buyers. This approach is expected to make electric scooters more affordable and encourage broader adoption of sustainable transport solutions.

The partnership reflects the shared vision of both companies to enhance the accessibility of electric mobility in urban and semi-urban areas. Battery Smart’s subscription-based battery-swapping model offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional charging infrastructure.

Jitendra EV was founded in 2016 as part of the Shah Group, a business conglomerate with over four decades of experience across various sectors. Battery Smart, co-founded in 2019 by Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka, has rapidly grown to establish a significant presence in India’s EV market, completing over 50 million battery swaps and operating 1,400+ swap stations nationwide.