On September 9, 2021, Team Jio-bp announces its partnership with BluSmart Mobility to develop EV Charging Infrastructure across India for both Passenger Electric Vehicle Segment & Fleet Segment
The news of this partnership was announced on the occasion of World EV Day (9th September)
Through this partnership, both companies will collaborate in planning, development, and operation of Electric Vehicles charging stations, at suitable locations across cities where BluSmart operates. With the first phase-roll out in the NCR, these EV charging stations will be capable of accommodating a minimum of 30 vehicles at each station and will be concentrated in urban areas
In the words of CEO, Jio-bp, Mr. Harish C. Mehta: “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. Our partnership with BluSmart is a significant milestone in our vision of offering new age low-carbon emitting, cleaner and more affordable options.”
In the words of Co-Founder & CEO, BlueSmart Mobility, Mr. Anmol Jaggi: “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. EV Superhubs are the future of EV charging as it provides seamless charging access to consumers and ride-hailing fleets and we will be jointly building some of the largest EV Superhubs in the world.”
About Jio-bp:
Here it is to be noted that Jio-bp is an Indian fuels and mobility joint venture that came into existence in August 2019 between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and bp (Brand of 1920 which is better known as British Petroleum)
One of the brands from the house of bp which is most popular in India too is Castrol (known for Oil & Lubricants)
Jio-bp partnership will provide Indian consumers a full range of additivated regular and premium quality fuels. The team aims to expand its fuel retailing network to 5500 over the next five years
About Blu Smart Mobility:
BluSmart is the most preferred mode of public transportation which provides Ride-hailing services in Delhi NCR through its largest all-electric fleet and the largest network of EV fast-charging stations, which provides reliable, zero-surge, and zero-tailpipe emission rides. BluSmart aims to expand its network into other major cities across India
So far, BluSmart has completed 5,50,000+ zero-emission trips and covered 17 million+ zero-emission kilometers in the last one year across Delhi NCR
