Last deal

$65M

Amount

Series B

Stage

12.06.2024

Date

3

all rounds

$203.66M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Battery Smart is an EV battery-swapping network that provides Li-ion batteries for electric two and three-wheelers.

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founded date

01.11.2019

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series B

IPO status

Private

Description

Battery Smart offers battery-as-a-service for electric rickshaws, with a retrofittable 48V Li-ion twin battery system compatible with all major e3w models. The company provides an interoperable battery swapping solution and charging infrastructure that allows EV drivers to swap their batteries within two minutes, reducing investment borne by consumers. Battery Smart is building India's largest network of battery swapping stations, providing Li-ion batteries on a pay-per-use basis for the drivers of three-wheeled electric rickshaws through their partner swap stations.
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Upgrid Solutions Private Limited
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