Gogoro Inc., a global leader in battery-swapping ecosystems, and Nebula Energy have announced the upcoming commercial availability of Gogoro’s battery swapping and Smartscooters in the Kathmandu Valley. The launch, set for October 2024, was unveiled at the NADA Auto Show in Kathmandu.
The partnership introduces two new Gogoro Smartscooters to Nepal: the Pulse and JEGO, alongside the existing CrossOver GX250, which will be available exclusively through Nebula Energy. Additionally, the companies revealed plans to establish 45 battery swapping stations throughout Kathmandu Valley. This development follows a successful pilot program launched in April 2024, which involved strategic B2B delivery partners Foodmandu and Jum Jum.
Horace Luke, founder and CEO of Gogoro, highlighted Nepal’s proactive stance on clean energy and its incentives for electric vehicle adoption. “We are excited to contribute to Nepal’s sustainable transportation transformation and look forward to seeing our Gogoro Pulse and JEGO on Kathmandu’s streets soon,” Luke said.
Manoj Goyal, Chairman of Nebula Energy, emphasized the company’s commitment to Nepal’s zero-emission goals. “We believe that mass adoption of electric vehicles in the two-wheeler segment requires advanced technology. Gogoro’s battery-swapping solution effectively addresses current consumer challenges in adopting electric two-wheelers,” stated Sahayu Goyal, Managing Director of Nebula.
In September 2024, Nebula will open its first Gogoro showroom in Kathmandu, offering test rides and pre-bookings of Smartscooters at special introductory prices for October delivery.
The planned 45 battery swapping stations will be strategically located throughout Kathmandu Valley, ensuring accessibility every 2-3 kilometers at petrol stations, marts, and malls. Nebula Energy aims to surpass the number of petrol stations with battery swapping stations in the future.
Currently, Nebula Energy offers battery swapping services to B2B partners for the GX250 models.
Gogoro’s battery swapping technology, known for its safety and efficiency, has a significant global presence. In Taiwan, Gogoro’s network supports over 610,000 riders with 1.4 million smart batteries circulated through 12,500 stations. The system has performed over 615 million battery swaps, reducing CO2 emissions by more than one million tons since its inception in 2015.
