Honda Motor’s subsidiary for battery swap service, Honda Power Pack Energy India (HPPEI) in partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), has started operation of Honda e:swap services from August 6, 2022. Notably, the service is operated by HPPEI at the HPCL petrol stations.
Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding and commercial agreement to collaborate in the field of E-mobility in February 2022 and have affirmed the mutual commitment through developing its swap station network.
HPPEI has already set up its battery exchanger (Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:) at strategic locations among HPCL’s retail outlets in Bengaluru.
Kiyoshi Ito, President & CMD, HPPEI, said that the company would focus on three actions including, 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:.
Sandeep Maheshwari, Executive Director-Retail, HPCL, said, “Over 90% of the country’s vehicle sales are of 2Ws and 3Ws. The simplicity of vehicle design and the smaller battery packs needed to power the electric versions of 2/3Ws makes them a prime candidate for swapping.”
Earlier in November 2021, HPPEI was established to begin battery swap service in India starting with electric auto rickshaws.