SUN Mobility is expected to establish nearly 100 battery swap centers across Bangalore metro stations, integrating electric vehicle infrastructure with public transport. This extension will cover the entire metro network.

Currently, Bangalore sees around 22,000 vehicle swaps per month at SUN Mobility stations, averaging 100 swaps per station per day and consuming 130-140 kilowatt hours per day.

“We will also have around 100 stations in Bangalore Metro, covering the entire length and breadth of the network,” said Anant Badjatya, CEO of IndoFast Energy – a 50/50 joint venture of IOCL and SUN Mobility.

Strategically located in parking areas and auto stands, these battery swap stations cater to passengers traveling to and from subways. Over the past month, these stations have accommodated 19,000 vehicles. On an average, each BMRCL station served around 2,800 vehicles, including 2,300 trips on 2-wheelers and 500 trips on 3-wheelers.

Sustainable urban mobility

BMRCL Managing Director, Mr. Maheshwar Rao M said, “BMRCL is dedicated to enabling sustainable urban mobility through innovative solutions. Our partnership with SUN Mobility enhances last-mile connectivity and efficient battery swap stations, creating exceptional value for electric vehicle users. Together, we aim to scale this initiative city-wide, driving a transformative impact on urban transportation.

Backed by IndianOil, which invested $78.3 million in the company, SUN Mobility formed a 50:50 joint venture, IndoFast Energy, with IndianOil. IOCL has committed Rs 1,800 crore in equity. The partnership aims to establish more than 10,000 interchange stations in 40 cities within three years, investing more than $1 billion.

With more than 630 exchange stations across 20 cities, using more than 50,000 smart batteries, SUN Mobility enables more than 1 million exchanges per month.