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Bounce Electric Vehicles cross 5 million kms with 100K battery swaps

Feb 5, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Bounce, #CEO and Co-founder, #Vivekananda H.R.

Bengaluru: Bounce, the world’s fastest-growing e-scooter sharing player has reached a significant milestone, crossing 5 million kms on its Electric Vehicle fleet within 15 months. This milestone was achieved with a wide network of Kirana owners, who have enabled over 100K battery swaps. With over 2,000 electric vehicles, Bounce currently owns one of the largest High-Speed EV fleets in the country.

Bounce has set up battery swapping stations, under its subsidiary Zuink to power the electric transition of its vehicles across Bengaluru, Mysore & Vijaywada. With its low cost, high density swapping infrastructure (powered by AI, IOT and advanced BMS), Zuink is also able to cater to demand from B2B, B2C and other fleet operators. The entire swap process is automated, driven by IoT, ensuring streamlined operations along with superior customer experience. The battery swapping stations are well distributed across the city; a swapping station is available within a 1 -2 kms from wherever the user is riding.

Through EV rides so far, Bounce has saved approximately 1,68,000 kgs of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting 2,500 trees. The company aims to address the ever-growing commute requirement in a green, sustainable and climate-friendly manner and is looking at making all its rides carbon neutral by 2022.

Commenting on this milestone, Vivekananda H.R., CEO and Co-Founder, Bounce said, “Earlier it was a question of “if”, but now it is only a question of “when” there will be a complete transition from ICE to EVs in India. While no one can predict when the transition will be complete, it is clear that shared mobility players like Bounce will play a big role in catalysing the transition from ICE to EVs. Shared mobility provides a customer the ability to experience an EV without worrying about ownership of EV. Once the customer is convinced of EV performance, it is highly likely to influence their purchase decision towards EVs. At Bounce, we believe we can shave off 3-5 years in the transition from ICE to EV”

Over 350 Kirana stores across Bengaluru have partnered with Bounce to set up battery swapping stations. Bounce has enabled these local business owners with an additional source of income within their cities and towns. They manage the operations at the station, in addition to their local business.

Bounce currently operates in Bangalore and Tier II markets such as Hassan, Mysore, Vijayawada with over 9000 vehicles. The company has completed over 27 million rides since its launch. Bounce vehicles have moved from being a convenient option for office goers and students to an all-purpose vehicle for everyone, attracting a much wider cross-section of mobility seekers. Besides being affordable and convenient these scooters are much safer than other available options. All bikes are sanitized, following the necessary safety protocols.

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Tejasvi Surya, MP acknowledges Bounce for helping Bengalurians to make a #SafeMove

Jun 12, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Anil G, #Bounce, #Co-Founder and Chief of Operations, #Member of Parliament, #Tejasvi Surya

Bounce today ran a #SafeMove campaign at the office of Mr. Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament, South Bengaluru. As part of this exercise, Anil G, co-founder, Bounce took Mr. Surya through the safety protocols it is following to make its scooters safe for its customers. He also highlighted the focus of the company to move to an all-electric fleet. As a part of this campaign organized by Bounce, Mr Surya rode a Bounce scooter through the roads of Namma Bengaluru to promote the importance of shared mobility especially at these times. Tejasvi Surya’s congratulated Bounce on its safety efforts and complimented its safe, affordable and efficient mobility service that is contactless.

Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament said, “Due to the unprecedented COVID 19 pandemic the public mobility ecosystem has faced massive disruption. With current Unlock.1 nationwide commuter are slowly venturing outside. We need to help our citizens by giving them access to safe and reliable commute solutions. I am happy with the Bounce service and the safety precautions. A number of my team members also uses Bounce regularly.”

Each Bounce scooter is treated with an antimicrobial solution also known as Germ Shield that deeply sanitizes the surfaces, killing 99.9% germs including deadly viruses such as SARS. Once applied, the eco-friendly solution stays active for a period of 3 months and will not rub off or migrate onto the skin.

Anil G, Co-Founder and Chief of Operations, Bounce also commented, “In the past, while public transport has ensured that commuting remains within the reach of the masses, there is now an imminent need to reconsider how the public commutes on a regular basis. In a post COVID world self-driven shared mobility solutions will play a critical role, as social distancing and hygiene has become the new norm. At Bounce, we are continuing to provide safe and affordable commute options to help people who are in need of it.”

To give higher flexibility to its users, Bounce is giving its vehicles for long term rental. This plan allow users to keep the scooters for a longer duration, giving them the convenience of owning a scooter without the associated costs and maintenance hassles. In addition, Bounce also has introduced a subscription-based model, Bounce – A (AtmaNirbhar); Under this model, after a rental period of 12/24 months, people will have the option of owning the scooter.

Bounce is also actively promoting micro-entrepreneurship by partnering with kirana stores. This will allow kirana store owners to invest in scooters and rent them on Bounce platform, this supplementing their income. They will also provide a parking facility for Bounce scooters, thus helping customers with easy access.