Motovolt, German Firm Swobbee In Tie-up For Battery Swapping Stations

Motovolt and Swobbee Collaborate To Launch 200 Battery Swapping Stations In India In Next 2 Year

Motovolt Mobility Pvt. Ltd, an e-mobility brand, has collaborated with German climate-tech firm Swobbee to establish 200 battery swapping stations across India within the next 24 months.

This partnership aims to address the challenges associated with electric vehicles (EVs), with a primary focus on battery charging time, cost, and life to elevate the overall user experience in the country. This initiative is supported by a technological and financial investment exceeding  a million USD. The partnership has started with the launch of the first two Swobbee battery swapping and charging stations in Delhi and Kolkata. Their long-term vision is to generate over $10 million USD in revenue and achieve profitability within five years.

India has witnessed a significant surge in EV sales, particularly in the two-wheeler segment, with around 1.56 million units sold last year. Thereby, solidifying its position as the world’s second-largest market. However, Indian LEV (Light Electric Vehicle) users continue to face challenges, such as the high upfront cost of batteries, limited range requiring frequent recharging, issues with battery performance and life, and end-of-life use of batteries, in addition to serious safety concerns.


Tushar Choudhary, founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Motovolt Mobility said, “Motovolt is committed to understanding customer pain-points and helping them overcome through unique services, product innovations, and industry collaborations. Swobbee’s battery swapping services offer a unique proposition wherein our customers can subscribe to a swapping solutions provider. This offers freedom from the necessity to purchase batteries upfront with the vehicle, ensuring optimal battery performance, safe and efficient charging, and proper disposal of end-of-life batteries. Additionally, Swobbee will gain access to our product portfolio and customer base, empowering them to establish a nationwide intelligent and multi-manufacturer battery swapping network,”

Initially targeting business customers, including delivery and transport services, Swobbee stations will gradually become available to private customers. These stations are designed as a universal infrastructure solution capable of integrating various LEV battery types from different manufacturers, accommodating diverse technologies and cell chemistries.

“Removing access barriers to clean mobility solutions is imperative not only to cushion the impacts of climate change, but to also ensure social equity in the ongoing green transformation. Small businesses, delivery services, cabs – they all rely on two- and three-wheelers, which are on the roads by the millions. That is why we are very excited to partner with Motovolt to roll out an infrastructure solution that will democratize access to zero emissions LEVs for businesses and private consumers,” explained Thomas Duscha, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of Swobbee.

The Swobbee stations are currently accessible to Motovolt’s commercial customers in Delhi and Kolkata. Moving forward, the collaboration aims to onboard other LEV OEMs and establish a comprehensive battery swapping network for various vehicle makes and types across India. The Motovolt-Swobbee partnership is poised to become a significant milestone in the Indian LEV ecosystem, prioritizing affordability and accessibility for all.

Swobbee’s global imprint is evident through its pilot project in Indonesia and its role within SBMC (Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium) alongside major players like Honda, Piaggio, and Yamaha, and LEVA-EU (Light Electric Vehicle Association – EU) featuring prominent entities such as Mahle, Dott, Van Moof, and Segway 9 Bot.