Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa Autotech has announced a strategic partnership with Welectric, a company engaged in providing electric two-wheelers on lease rental to various corporations and individuals. With this arrangement, both the partners will collaborate to focus on working with companies involved in last-mile delivery operations across India to help them switch their two-wheeler delivery fleet to electric vehicles.
Welectric already has a fleet of over 150 electric two-wheelers and plans to scale up its fleet to over 2,000 in the next 12 months. With its partnership with Okinawa, the company will procure electric scooters, including the latest - Okinawa Dual, which is a customisable B2B electric two-wheeler, launched in January this year to propel ‘services on wheels’.
This partnership will not only address environmental concerns but also reduce operating costs and improved employee riding convenience. With the idea to make this process smooth, Okinawa will train the technicians and engineers of Welectric to maintain their Okinawa’s products.
Jeetender Sharma, MD & Founder, Okinawa Autotech, said, “With the rise of ecommerce and last-mile deliveries fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become imperative for businesses in the delivery segment to consistently innovate, reduce operational costs, and increase efficiency, especially amidst rising fuel prices. I believe that our electric two-wheelers will be a superior solution and a good alternative to the people involved in the last-mile delivery. This year, we are expecting a mass transition of two-wheeler users to electric scooters, and this partnership is one step ahead in this direction.”
Vikas Jain, CEO & Founder of Welectric, said, “With this partnership, corporates would now be able to get comprehensive lease rental solutions on the entire range of Okinawa Electric 2Ws. This will make it easier for them to not just procure brand new Electric 2Ws on an OPEX model but also get convenient after-sales services like doorstep maintenance, warranty, insurance claim support and refurbishment or upgrade options.”