Gogoro Partners with Swiggy to Drive Electric Mobility in Indian Delivery Sector
- ByStartupStory | August 18, 2023
Gogoro In, a prominent global technology leader renowned for its battery-swapping ecosystems that facilitate sustainable urban mobility solutions, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Swiggy, the premier on-demand convenience delivery platform in India. This collaboration marks a significant stride in propelling India’s transition towards electric mobility, especially within the hyperlocal delivery sector.
“Accelerating the electric transformation of India’s hyperlocal fleets is a top priority for Gogoro and India’s national and city governments. Partnering with Swiggy, a leading player in the industry, to provide access to Gogoro Smartscooters and battery swapping is essential in successfully transforming India’s urban fleets to electric,” said Horace Luke, founder, and CEO of Gogoro.
“Together, Swiggy and Gogoro will provide a seamless path for riders to adopt sustainable electric transportation and improve their business efficiency.”
“This partnership with Gogoro is another key step in our commitment to creating greener and more cost-effective solutions for our delivery fleet,” said Mihir Shah, Head of Operations at Swiggy.
“We believe in providing our delivery partners with access to the latest innovations in sustainable transportation that reduce rider interruptions, improve earnings, and make deliveries more efficient. Gogoro’s battery swapping technology represents a new generation of electric refueling that has proven successful on a mass scale for last-mile delivery, and we look forward to working with them to transform hyperlocal deliveries to be more sustainable and efficient in India.”
Swiggy’s focus on sustainable transportation dates back to 2021 when the company set an ambitious target of covering a staggering 8 lakh kilometers daily through EV deliveries. The company has consistently been at the forefront of integrating electric vehicles into its last-mile delivery strategy, forged through strategic partnerships with industry giants like Reliance BP Mobility Limited and Hero Lectro. These partnerships have yielded substantial benefits for Swiggy’s delivery partners, resulting in up to a 40% reduction in vehicle operating costs and a positive impact on earnings.
In the context of last-mile delivery fleets, the need for a sustainable solution that not only outperforms internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles but also aligns closely with the unique requirements of the delivery industry is paramount. Gogoro’s platform boasts a sophisticated two-wheel battery swapping system, presenting delivery operators with an avenue to efficiently and sustainably manage their fleets and deliveries. This strategic alliance between Gogoro and Swiggy is poised to reshape the landscape of hyperlocal deliveries in India by ushering in a new era of sustainable and efficient urban mobility.
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