BLive, a multi-brand electric car platform, has partnered with Chartered Bike (CBPL), a provider of electric mobility solutions with a focus on last-mile delivery, e-commerce delivery, on-campus mobility, and public bike sharing.
The parties have agreed to work together to distribute 10,000 electric two-wheelers and 1,000 electric three-wheelers across the country over the next three years. The MoU is expected to cost Rs 120 crore, with deployment taking place over three years at a cost of Rs 30 crore in the first year, Rs 40 crore in the second year, and Rs 50 crore in the third.
The goal of BLive and CBPL is to assist last-mile delivery businesses like Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, Flipkart, Delhivery, Porter, and many others in closing the market’s supply deficit for electric vehicles. By assisting these organisations in deploying vehicles across the country, with a focus on Tier II cities, the partnership seeks to address this problem.
Samarth Kholkar, CEO & Co-Founder, BLive said “With a focus on electric vehicles for their delivery fleet, last-mile delivery service providers have been a major accelerator of India’s electric mobility revolution. The use of electric vehicles will significantly reduce the cost of operation and energy expenses. The lower operating costs, simple mechanism and low maintenance make EVs a winning proposition for the last-mile delivery service providers.”
Param Mandloi, Co-Founder, CBPL said, “Our e-commerce and last-mile delivery services are designed to meet the needs of modern consumers who demand fast, reliable, and eco-friendly delivery options. Our electric delivery vehicles make it easy for businesses to meet their customers’ needs while minimising their impact on the environment.”
At present, CBPL’s has a presence across 15 cities, especially Tier II cities. As part of the deal, it will be responsible to ensure the same on-ground post the deployment of EVs.
