New Delhi: BLive, a multi-brand electric vehicle platform, has teamed up with Chartered Bike Pvt Ltd (CBPL). provider of electric mobility solutions, specialising in public bike sharing, in-campus mobility, e-commerce delivery, and last-mile delivery services. The partnership value is about INR 120 crore with estimated deployment in three phases – INR 30 crore in the first year, INR 40 crore in the second year, and INR 50 crore in the third year.
According to the MoU signed between BLive and CBPL, the collaboration will target nationwide deployment of 10,000 electric 2-wheelers and 1000 electric 3-wheelers over the next 3 years.
The partnership between BLive and CBPL is aimed at helping last-mile delivery companies, such as Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart, Delhivery, Porter and many more, to resolve the supply gap of electric vehicles in the market.
CBPL’s public bike sharing programme offers convenient, affordable, and healthy transportation options to commuters and city-dwellers alike. Thanks to CBPL’s fleet of state-of-the-art electric bicycles, riders can easily navigate the urban landscape, while reducing their carbon footprint.
In addition to public bike sharing, CBPL also offers in-campus mobility solutions that help students, faculty, and staff move around their campuses efficiently and sustainably. Their electric vehicles are perfect for short trips between buildings, or for running errands around campus, the company said in a media release.
Samarth Kholkar, CEO & Co-founder, BLive, said. “We are excited to partner with Chartered Bike Pvt Ltd to further our cause for greater adoption of EVs in the country. With a focus on electric vehicles for their delivery fleet, last-mile delivery service providers have been a major accelerator of India’s electric mobility revolution. The use of electric vehicles will significantly reduce the cost of operation and energy expenses. The lower operating costs, simple mechanism and low maintenance make EVs a winning proposition for the last-mile delivery service providers.”
Param Mandloi, co-founder of CBPL, said, “Our e-commerce and last-mile delivery services are designed to meet the needs of modern consumers who demand fast, reliable, and eco-friendly delivery options. Our electric delivery vehicles make it easy for businesses to meet their customers’ needs while minimising their impact on the environment. In Blive, we have an able partner to drive this mission forward while making mobility cleaner and greener.”
