Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID), the subsidiary of Honda Motor Co for battery swap service, and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of Government India and the Government of Karnataka, announced the commencement of Honda e: Swap services. HEID will operate the services at the BMRCL Metro stations.
In November 2021, HEID was established to begin battery swap service in India, starting with electric auto rickshaws. HEID’s battery swap service will enable rickshaw drivers to stop by at the nearest battery stations being set up across the selected cities, and swap discharged batteries (Honda Mobile Power Pack e:) with fully charged ones. Based on the success in Bengaluru city, HEID will look to expand the same to other major cities in a phased manner.
HEID and BMRCL signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the field of E-mobility and have affirmed the mutual commitment through developing its swap station network. HEID has already set up Honda e: Swap station at five BMRCL stations (KR Market, National College, Banashankari, Trinity, Baiyappanahalli stations) in Bengaluru and started its operation initially for electric auto rickshaws which are compatible with Honda Mobile Power Pack e:.
Kiyoshi Ito, President & CMD, Honda Power Pack Energy India, said, “HEID would focus on three actions, which are expanding its battery swap network in Bengaluru, ensuring the reliable service with a highly integrated system monitoring every unique battery and exchanger, and supporting vehicle manufacturers who are developing EV that utilises Honda Mobile Power Pack e:.”
Anjum Parwez, Managing Director, BMRCL, added, “People will adapt to eco-friendly mobility services if the required setup is delivered. In line with Karnataka Electric Vehicle and Storage Policy 2017 and to encourage such setups, BMRCL is happy to have partnered with HEID for providing the state-of-the-art Honda e: Swap stations at five metro stations.”
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