Let’s driEV, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) urban commute platform, and Moto Business Service India Pvt. Ltd. (MBSI), a leading asset management and vehicle service company in India’s shared mobility market, have announced a significant partnership. The collaboration involves deploying 50 Ather 450S electric scooters in Bhubaneswar. The ceremony for the first batch handover took place on March 5th, 2024, at the Ather Experience Center in Patia, Bhubaneswar, marking MBSI’s entry into the eastern region’s EV market.
This partnership signifies a crucial move towards accelerating the adoption of electric mobility in Eastern India. Let’s driEV offers a convenient and hassle-free ride-sharing experience for commuters, while MBSI brings its extensive network and expertise in two-wheeler leasing to promote the EV ecosystem.
Anirban Mohanty, Co-Founder of Let’s driEV, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the shared commitment to solving urban commute challenges for over 20,000 customers. He extended gratitude to Nakao-san and the MBSI team, as well as long-term partner Ather Energy, for their support in realizing their vision.
Nakao Hiroshi, CEO and Managing Director of MBSI, announced the official launch of MBSI in Bhubaneshwar, emphasizing their collaboration with Let’s driEV. He acknowledged the significant growth in India’s EV mobility market and outlined MBSI’s goal to create employment opportunities and expand EV vehicle deployment across cities. Hiroshi underscored the importance of establishing a dynamic ecosystem to facilitate the widespread adoption of sustainable transportation solutions, aiming to collaborate further with environmentally conscious mobility companies to contribute to India’s shared mobility landscape.
Mr. Ravneet S Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said, “We are excited to collaborate with driEV and MBSI to make Ather scooters more accessible to consumers in East India. We believe this will also provide an opportunity for more people in the market to experience the joy of riding Ather 450S which is known for its superior performance and technology. Our extensive network of fast charging grids will also make the commute hassle free. Looking forward to scaling this initiative up with driEV and MBSI.”
