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NDTV
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Odysse, Indofast Partner To Make Snap Electric Scooter More Affordable
Odysse Electric Vehicles has announced a strategic partnership with Indofast Energy, a joint venture of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Sun Mobility. As a battery-swapping solutions provider, to integrate SUN Mobility's advanced battery-swapping technology into its high-speed electric scooter, SNAP. This move enhances Snap's accessibility by eliminating range anxiety and long charging times, making clean mobility more practical and affordable for urban riders. The battery-swapping-enabled Snap is being introduced in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, with phased expansion to other cities in the pipeline. The Snap is a high-speed electric scooter with a peak motor output of 2000 watts, a top speed of 55 km/h, and a max range of 100 km per swap. It features a waterproof IP 67-rated motor, a robust Indian chassis built for local road conditions, cruise control for enhanced comfort, and a CAN-enabled display that provides real-time battery and range updates. The SNAP delivers on both performance and convenience, making it ideal for today's daily commuters. The brand said that the Snap electric scooter will now be offered at Rs 49,999 (ex-showroom) with SUN Mobility's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) subscription model- Rs 999/month for 25 kWh and Rs 2,499/month for 75 kWh. Mr. Nemin Vora, CEO, Odysse Electric Vehicles, said, "Our partnership with SUN Mobility began with the global deployment of the Vader SM, and we're proud to now bring that success closer to home with the Snap. By combining our rider-focused design with SUN Mobility's battery-swapping platform, we're breaking down critical barriers to EV adoption in India-making electric mobility more affordable, practical, and future-ready." Mr. Rajat Malhan, Senior Vice President, Indofast Energy, added, "After our successful international collaboration on the Vader SM, extending our partnership with Odysse Electric to the domestic market was a natural progression. Enabling the Snap with our battery-swapping technology ensures that more Indian riders experience the convenience, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness that are essential for large-scale EV adoption."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Odysse Electric and Indofast Energy partner to launch most affordable battery-swapping enabled scooter
Odysse Electric Vehicles has partnered with Indofast Energy to launch battery-swapping technology for its electric scooter , the Odysse SNAP. Indofast is a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation and SUN Mobility . The collaboration will integrate SUN Mobility's battery-swapping solution into SNAP, and is intended to reduce charging time while alleviating range limitations. The service is initially being launched in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, with plans for phased expansion across other regions, according to a joint statement released on Friday. The SNAP scooter delivers a peak motor output of 2000 watts, a top speed of 55 kmph, and a range of up to 100 km per battery swap. It includes a waterproof IP67-rated motor, a locally developed chassis, cruise control, and a CAN-enabled display for real-time battery and range updates. Swap-based model and subscription pricing Using SUN Mobility's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, riders can now exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones at designated swap stations, typically within two minutes. This service will be available at: ₹999 per month for 25 kWh, and ₹2,499 per month for 75 kWh. The SNAP scooter is priced at ₹49,999 (ex-showroom) and aims to offer lower upfront costs by separating the battery from the vehicle purchase. 'By combining our rider-focused design with SUN Mobility's battery-swapping platform, we're breaking down critical barriers to EV adoption in India—making electric mobility more affordable, practical, and future-ready,' said Nemin Vora, CEO of Odysse Electric Vehicles. 'Enabling the SNAP with our battery-swapping technology ensures that more Indian riders experience the convenience, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness that are essential for large-scale EV adoption,' said Rajat Malhan, senior vice president, Indofast Energy. The companies earlier collaborated on the Vader SM electric motorcycle in international markets, with the latest partnership marking a continued effort to support urban electric mobility infrastructure in India.
