India: Jio-bp, TVS Motor partner for EV solutions

Both parties want to improve charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the country.

Jio-bp and TVS Motor Company will explore the creation of a robust public EV charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the country, building on Jio-bp’s growing network in this space.

Under this proposed partnership, the customers of TVS electric vehicles are expected to get access to the widespread public charging network of Jio-bp. Both companies aim at creating a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network.

Jio-bp is operating its EV charging and swapping stations under the brand Jio-bp pulse. With the Jio-bp pulse app, drivers can find stations nearby and charge their electric vehicles.

TVS Motor Company has made significant strides towards developing new electric mobility products and related technologies. Since its launch, the company has already sold over 12,000 units of its high-speed electric scooter TVS iQube. The TVS iQube is a smart, connected and practical EV that caters to the daily commuting needs of customers.

To lead the way to electrification, the company is readying a complete portfolio of two and three-wheelers in the range of 5-25kW, all of which will be in the market within the next 24 months.

This partnership will help drive EV adoption in the country among two and three-wheeler customers who aspire to take a step forward in going electric.

Operating under the brand ‘Jio-bp’, Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML) is an Indian fuels and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and bp.