Battery Smart Enables ₹2,800 Crore Driver Earnings, Empowers Local Entrepreneurs
Chennai: Battery Smart, India’s largest battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers, has released its first Impact Report titled “Redefining Mobility, One EV at a Time”. The report underscores the company’s pivotal role in advancing India’s clean mobility mission through three core pillars—driving decarbonisation, powering prosperity, and scaling smart systems.
Key Achievements
- 95 million+ battery swaps completed, powering 3.2 billion emission-free kilometers.
- 1,600+ swap stations established across 50+ cities, serving 90,000+ drivers.
- 223,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions avoided, alongside reductions in NOx, CO, and PM pollution.
- ₹2,800 crore driver earnings enabled, with drivers saving 130 minutes daily and boosting monthly income by ₹3,000+.
- 5,000+ women drivers and 250+ women partners actively engaged.
- 1,600+ local partners collectively earning over ₹130 crore.
- 270,000+ IoT-enabled batteries deployed, strengthening a tech-driven circular economy.
Impact Pillars
- Driving Decarbonisation: Making battery swapping accessible, reliable, and affordable to accelerate EV adoption and improve urban air quality.
- Powering Prosperity: Supporting entrepreneurship and driver livelihoods through a franchise-led model that enhances earnings and local economic growth.
- Scaling Smart Systems: Building a resilient, future-ready ecosystem with IoT-enabled batteries, safety initiatives, and inclusion programs.
Leadership View
Pulkit Khurana, Co-founder & CEO of Battery Smart, said: “This report captures the journey of Battery Smart and the ecosystem we’ve built together with our drivers, partners, and stakeholders in shaping India’s EV landscape. What began as an uncharted territory has evolved into a scalable, technology-led solution that makes electric mobility affordable, accessible, and inclusive. This milestone reflects our commitment to expanding into new markets, deepening our impact, and contributing meaningfully to India’s net-zero ambitions.”
