Bhago Mobility taps Honda’s swappable battery tech for urban delivery fleet

Electric mobility platform Bhago Mobility has announced a strategic partnership with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) and Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID) to accelerate EV adoption. 

The collaboration will initially deploy electric two-wheelers in Delhi and Bengaluru, with a nationwide expansion planned over the next three years.

The partnership is designed for delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers, and last-mile logistics workers, offering bundled access to electric vehicles, battery swapping, compliance services, and technology support through a single subscription-based model, a formal statement said.

The tripartite platform targets delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers, and last-mile logistics workers through a subscription model. HMSI will supply the vehicles, specifically the Activa E, while HEID will provide a robust battery-swapping network to ensure near-instant replacements and minimal downtime.

"Through the Activa E: integrated with HEID's robust swapping network, we aim to deliver safe, efficient, and productivity-enhancing mobility solutions that minimise downtime for India's mobility workforce…" said Mutsuo Usui, Director for Sales and Marketing at HMSI.

The initiative aims to eliminate high upfront costs and charging delays, which typically deter commercial EV ownership. By bundling vehicle access, battery swapping, and maintenance, the platform seeks to improve worker earning potential.

"Urban mobility cannot be solved by a single company or a single product. It requires a combination of people, technologies, and capabilities working together to address real, on-ground challenges…" said Aditya Goyal, Managing Director of Bhago Mobility.

(With inputs from PTI)