Jio-bp signs agreement with BluSmart to set up EV charging stations pan-India for passenger electric vehicles and fleets
Mumbai, NFAPost: Jio-bp, the fuels and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited and bp announced a partnership with BluSmart, India’s first and largest all-electric ride-hailing platform to set up a network of commercial large scale EV charging stations. As part of the partnership, Jio-bp will set up these stations for passenger electric vehicles and fleets across the country.
BluSmart, through its all electric fleet, has been disrupting the mobility landscape by providing reliable, zero-surge and zero-tailpipe emission ride-hailing service in Delhi NCR. Running the largest fleet of EVs, BluSmart aims to expand its network into other major cities across India.
Through this partnership, both companies will collaborate in planning, development and operation of EV charging infrastructure, at suitable locations across cities where BluSmart operates. With the first phase-roll out in the National Capital Region, these EV charging stations will be capable of accommodating a minimum of 30 vehicles at each station and will be concentrated in urban areas.
Speaking on the collaboration, Jio-bp Chief Executive Officer Harish C. Mehta said Jio-bp will be at the forefront of EV infrastructure development in the country.
“Leveraging bp’s learnings from the UK with bp Pulse, where they have the country’s largest EV charging network, from Germany through their Aral brand, Jio-bp intends to bring in the latest in EV technology to our consumers. In line with the New Energy vision of RIL, our Advanced Mobility teams are working tirelessly to create cleaner and smarter ways for Indians to travel,” said Harish C. Mehta.
Harish C. Mehta said the partnership with BluSmart is a significant milestone in the company’s vision of offering new age low-carbon emitting, cleaner and more affordable options.
BluSmart Cofounder and CEO Anmol Jaggi said BluSmart operates large EV charging Superhubs powering the burgeoning EV fleet.
“Our partnership with Jio-bp is a true testament of our ability to provide world-class EV charging infrastructure solutions for India. We are thrilled to be partnering with Jio-bp and are committed to take this strategic collaboration to greater heights,” said Anmol Jaggi.
Anmol Jaggi said EV Superhubs are the future of EV charging as it provides seamless charging access to consumers and ride-hailing fleets and BluSmart will be jointly building some of the largest EV Superhubs in the world.
As an integrated EV infrastructure player, Jio-bp is actively partnering with leading OEMs, technology, and platform players for setting up its EV fixed charging stations with a format-specific approach for all vehicle categories.
Jio-bp will bring the best of bp’s global learnings in electrification and apply them to the Indian market to create a differentiated customer experience that delights the consumer.
About Jio-bp:
Jio-bp is an Indian fuels and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and bp. With the vision to become a solution provider of choice for mobility in India, the joint venture will leverage Reliance’s presence across 21 states and its millions of consumers through the Jio digital platform.
bp will bring its extensive global experience in high-quality differentiated fuels, lubricants, retail, and advanced low carbon mobility solutions. Jio-bp aims to expand its fuel retailing network to 5,500 over the next five years.
About BluSmart:
BluSmart is the most preferred mode of public transportation across Delhi NCR having completed 550,000+ zero-emission trips, covered 17 million+ zero-emission kilometres, over 250,000+ BluSmart app downloads with BluSmart app ratings of 4.8 out of 5.0 (android) and 4.9 out of 5.0 (iOS) in the last one year.
BluSmart has the largest fleet of zero-emission EV cabs and the largest network of EV fast charging stations across Delhi NCR.
