India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution received a significant boost with the collaboration of Zoomcar, a leading marketplace for car sharing in emerging markets recently listed on NASDAQ, and SPARKCARS, a pioneering EV self-drive rental company. This partnership aims to meet the increasing demand for convenient and independent travel while also raising awareness about the higher economic value of EVs in the rental economy.
In a commitment to rapid expansion, Zoomcar and SPARKCARS will introduce over 1,000 electric vehicles to Zoomcar’s platform across India within the next two years. These additions will include popular models such as the TATA Nexon, Mahindra XUV 400, Citroen eC3, and more, providing users with a diverse array of eco-friendly mobility options. Hosts offering EV rentals stand to gain higher economic benefits due to the high demand, special pricing, and low operating costs compared to conventional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterparts.
As India addresses urgent environmental challenges and aims to reduce fossil fuel dependency, Zoomcar and SPARKCARS are proud to lead the way towards a more sustainable transportation ecosystem. With a shared vision to tackle infrastructure challenges, increase EV adoption, and nurture a vibrant EV community, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards sustainable transportation solutions. EVs can be easily booked directly on the Zoomcar app without any security deposit or kilometer limit.
Greg Moran, CEO and Co-Founder of Zoomcar, stated, “With the government’s growing focus on boosting the EV ecosystem, we are proud to facilitate this evolution with SPARKCARS for a cleaner, greener future. We are not just adding EVs to our platform; we are empowering our guests with a variety of sustainable choices and opening the doors to disproportionate economic value that EV hosts can earn compared to ICE.”
Mehul Agrawal, CEO and Co-Founder of SPARKCARS, added, “We have been working towards enabling a sustainable mobility transition in India for quite some time. Together with a market leader like Zoomcar, we are confident in our shared abilities to achieve this goal at a faster pace, aligning seamlessly with India’s climate commitments and the Prime Minister’s Mission Life initiative.”
To mark the beginning of this transformative partnership, Zoomcar and SPARKCARS co-delivered their first guest booking in the presence of Adarsh Menon, President of Zoomcar, and Mehul Agrawal, Co-founder of SPARKCARS.
Their first guest, Mr. Keshav Soni, expressed, “As a staunch advocate for electric vehicles and a believer in the self-drive rental model, I’m ecstatic to experience the synergy between Zoomcar and SPARKCARS. This partnership aligns perfectly with my values of sustainability and convenience, offering me the freedom to explore without the burden of ownership. I’m proud to support initiatives that pave the way for a greener, more accessible future of transportation.”
