Pune’s Arenq Collaborates with Kerala Automobiles Ltd for EV Distribution, Batteries

E-carts made by KAL launched by Industries minister of Kerala

Pune-based Arenq, which claims to be India’s fast-growing manufacturer and distributor of storage batteries, has announced that it has forged a long-term partnership with KAL (Kerala Automobiles Limited), the public sector automobile manufacturing company. The partnership will enable the supply of motors, motor controllers, and batteries for all their vehicles. Together, the firms will also look into research and development for new designs and product development. Arenq has forged a three-year association with KAL for the distribution of E-vehicles for Kerala and Maharashtra.

This is the first-ever partnership by Arenq directed towards supplying optimum batteries and bolstering the distribution of KAL’s E-vehicles.

Speaking on the brand collaboration, V G Anil, Head of Operations, ARENQ, said, “We are delighted to partner with Kerala Automobiles Limited, which has the potential to transform the automotive industry across the country. As of now, we are their E-vehicle distributor in Kerala and Maharashtra, and we will soon expand our footprint across India. This is our first-ever association, and we look forward to working together and taking our business to new heights.”

P.V. Saseendran, MD, Kerala Automobiles Limited added, “Our newly formed association will help fulfill our battery requirements for our vehicles. While we have been supplying three-wheelers for quite some time now, this partnership will also help bolster the distribution of e-vehicles with constant support from Arenq. We are excited about this new chapter and look forward to working with them.”

Kerala’s Minister for Industries, P. Rajeeve, has also launched KAL-made E-carts which have been powered by Arenq batteries. The firm has already handed over the purchase order for 100 E-carts recently.

Arenq delves into the multiple energy backup requirements of industries and has its presence across India.

Kerala Automobiles Limited is a Government of Kerala enterprise whose product range comprises of electric three wheelers suitable for passengers and goods traffic.