Chargeup & Zomato Club up for Emission-Free Food Deliveries

Chargeup, a player in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry, has partnered with Zomato to enable Zomato delivery partners to get easy financing and leasing options to make a seamless switch to electric mobility. This ESG initiative will enable Zomato to reduce the carbon footprint of its vast delivery network across India.

Speaking about this, Varun Goenka, CEO and Co-Founder, Chargeup, said, “As a climate-tech company dedicated to creating a clean mobility ecosystem in India, Chargeup is offering appealing and simple financing and leasing support to Zomato delivery partners  who are ready to switch to EVs. Not only will their carbon footprint decrease but delivery partners will also be able to lock-in their costs, and increase their monthly earnings. Our aim is to make their lives simpler and ensure greater productivity. Chargeup has already made significant efforts towards transforming the lives of thousands of e-rickshaw drivers in Delhi- NCR, doubling their incomes. As a step forward, our EVs will enable Zomato delivery partnersmake more deliveries without worrying about the rise of fuel prices or a drop in their income levels.”

Adding further, Mohit Sardana, Chief Operating Officer, Food Delivery, Zomato said, “Through our partnership with Chargeup, our delivery partners will have access to a vast network of battery-swapping stations, ensuring 100% uptime and reducing operational costs for our delivery partners. This not only supports our sustainability goals but also contributes to our ongoing efforts to improve the lives of our delivery partners.”

B2B has been a focus area for the EV transition, as the unit economics of transport are beginning to make sense for players, supporting a whole hearted push from most players now. State governments like in Delhi have also targeted the segment first for conversion, mandating a full conversion to EVs by 2030 or earlier, with clear milestones from 2025 onwards.