Yuma Energy, one of India’s fastest-growing Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) providers, has entered into a strategic partnership with electric two-wheeler maker e-Sprinto to deploy swappable battery electric vehicles (EVs) for fleet use in urban areas. The collaboration aims to accelerate electrification of delivery fleets by addressing major cost and infrastructure hurdles in the EV market.
Under the agreement, Yuma Energy’s swapping technology will be integrated with e-Sprinto’s electric two-wheelers, enabling riders and fleet operators to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones at Yuma’s network of stations. This model is designed to cut downtime associated with traditional charging and boost productivity for high-usage vehicles.
A key feature of the partnership is Yuma’s Battery-as-a-Service model, which decouples the cost of the battery from the vehicle purchase. This allows operators to convert large upfront battery costs into more manageable operating expenses, making fleet electrification financially more viable.
Yuma’s existing swapping infrastructure spans a growing network of stations across dozens of Indian cities, where riders can complete a battery swap in under two minutes. The rapid turnaround is expected to support continuous operations for delivery and gig-economy fleets, sectors where vehicle uptime is critical.
e-Sprinto’s electric two-wheelers are engineered for India’s urban mobility needs, with durability and performance tailored to heavy-use environments. The maker has deployed tens of thousands of vehicles across multiple states, and this partnership is expected to further expand the reach of its EV lineup.
Industry analysts say such collaborations between battery service providers and EV manufacturers could play a significant role in overcoming cost and charging barriers, helping India’s EV ecosystem grow while reducing emissions from last-mile delivery traffic.
