Crayon Motors and Bounce Infinity are partnering to introduce the “first interoperable battery-swapping network.” Under this partnership, Crayon Motors customers can choose to buy 2W or 3W without a battery and use Bounce Infinity’s “Battery-as-a-Service”. The service will be available across large scale locations like Crayon Motors dealerships, residential complexes, petrol bunks, restaurants, cafes, co-living spaces, corporate offices, kirana stores etc. Also Read – BPCL Petrol Pumps To Have Bounce Infinity Battery Swapping Stations Soon
The companies issued a statement claiming that the association will expand all “low powered” and “high powered” 2W-as-a-service batteries manufactured by Crayons. The stations will have charged and ready-to-go batteries at all times. Any customer will be able to do the swap in a matter of minutes with their almost empty battery. This essentially reduces the waiting time for the customers. Also Read – NITI Aayog Releases Draft New Battery Swapping Policy for Electric Vehicles: Details Here
Mayank Jain, Co-Founder and Director, Crayon Motors, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Bounce Infinity. As we aim to expand into other areas, we want to address the various difficulties that must be solved for a successful and seamless EV adoption in India. With our nationwide roadside assistance, we will now offer battery swapping as well. This move will go a long way in providing major comfort and peace of mind to our clients. Also Read – Worried About Fuel Prices? Check out these electric scooters you can buy today
He further added, “With the battery swapping offering of Crayon Motors powered by Bounce Infinity, customers will now be able to move from range anxiety to range serenity or ease. The battery swapping technology will also eliminate charging time. While driving an EV, a The main concern of the customer is, ‘What if I run out of battery charge in the middle of a highway or a busy road?’ Searching for a battery charging station and then spending hours charging a vehicle battery is a time consuming as well as anxiety inducing task.If you can reach a fully charged battery at that point, the range The concern then easily shifts across the range. Also, the customer does not have to worry about charging for hours.”
In addition to powering all “low powered” and “high powered” 2W all manufactured by Crayon. Bounce Infinity will also expand its “battery-as-a-service” to Crayon’s sister 3W brand – “Singham”, an electric 3W brand. This partnership will allow Singham vehicles to now be sold under a new variant – “e-rickshaw with battery-as-a-service”.
Speaking about the tie-up, Anil G, COO and Co-Founder, Bounce Infinity said, “Bounce Infinity is forging strategic partnerships with key players to revolutionize battery swapping and after-sales experience for consumers. Is. Our partnership with Crayon reiterates our commitment to a cleaner and greener future.”