Zomato, the online platform for ordering and delivering food, announced a collaboration with Battery Smart on Monday. This partnership aims to offer Zomato’s delivery partners convenient access to battery-swapping services through the Battery Smart network.
Through this alliance, Zomato’s delivery associates will gain entry to Battery Smart’s extensive network comprising over 800 swap stations spread across more than 30 cities, as stated by the company.
Battery Smart offers battery swapping infrastructure tailored for electric two and three-wheelers.
Rinshul Chandra, Zomato COO, Food Ordering & Delivery Business, said “This association with Battery Smart adds further momentum to our commitment as our delivery partners can now leverage a vast and accessible network of battery swapping stations.”
He added that Zomato has pledged to achieve complete electric vehicle (EV) adoption by 2030 and has become a participant in the EV100 initiative led by the Climate Group.
Pulkit Khurana, Co-Founder of Battery Smart, stated that the partnership with Zomato enables both current and prospective delivery partners to actively participate in the electric vehicle revolution.
The statement highlighted that the food delivery market in India primarily relies on two-wheelers, presenting a significant potential to transition delivery fleets to electric vehicles. This shift would not only lead to cost savings but also promote sustainability.
The statement further noted that Battery Smart possesses an extensive array of battery swapping stations spanning Tier I, II, and III cities. This expansive network will empower Zomato’s delivery partners to facilitate environmentally-friendly deliveries.