Mumbai: Mahindra Electric has recently announced its Rs 2 crore joint venture with car rental firm- Zoomcar which now plans to deploy zero-emission vehicle services throughout Mysuru.
Nearly 20 fully electric Mahindra’s e2o Plus cars will be deployed throughout the city with two charging stations that will be open for hiring by the city’s residents and visitors.\
According to the companies, official statement released this initiative is aimed at promoting zero-emission vehicle services.
It is also aimed at promoting connected, shared and electric mobility as a model, according to the recommendations in the NITI Aayog report on the Centres 2030 vision, the release added.
Speaking on the joint venture, CEO Mahesh Babu, said, “Mahindra Electric has been at the forefront of making electric mobility a reality in India not just through electric vehicles but also technology and mobility solution development. We are happy to be partnering with Zoomcar to promote EV adoption in India. This initiative is aligned with the Mysuru government’s vision of being a clean and green city. We are looking forward to the state developing EV infrastructure as per the policy to further promote shared electric mobility in the region.”
The car company plans to install more units in the near future with the Government’s support.
Zoomcar’s CEO Greg Morgan said, “Zoomcar first introduced EVs for commercial use in Karnataka back in 2013 and this announcement today represents a dramatic expansion of our EV vision for the state.”
After Mysuru, the company plans it joint venture in Delhi, Hyderabad and Chandigarh.
Electric Cabs in Mysuru by Mahindra Electric
