Delhi, 17th August 2023 – Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a renowned global technology leader specializing in battery-swapping ecosystems for sustainable urban mobility solutions, has unveiled a pioneering partnership with Swiggy, the leading on-demand convenience delivery platform in India.
With an unwavering commitment to accelerate the electric revolution within India’s hyperlocal fleets, Gogoro’s collaboration with Swiggy, a prominent player in the industry, is set to revolutionize India’s urban fleets by introducing Gogoro Smartscooters and innovative battery-swapping technology. Horace Luke, the Founder and CEO of Gogoro, expressed the importance of this collaboration, stating, “This partnership will provide a seamless avenue for riders to embrace sustainable electric transportation and enhance their business operations.”
Mihir Shah, Head of Operations at Swiggy, emphasized the significance of this partnership for the platform’s commitment to eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. “We believe in offering our delivery partners access to cutting-edge sustainable transportation innovations that not only reduce interruptions for riders but also enhance earnings and optimize delivery efficiency. Gogoro’s battery swapping technology represents a game-changing solution for electric refueling, which has demonstrated immense success on a large scale for last-mile delivery. We are excited to collaborate with them to elevate hyperlocal deliveries to new heights of sustainability and efficiency in India.”
Having made significant strides in the adoption of electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries, Swiggy aims to cover a staggering 8 lakh kilometers per day through EV deliveries. By forging partnerships with industry leaders like Reliance BP Mobility Limited and Hero Lectro, Swiggy has underscored its commitment to sustainable transportation. These partnerships have enabled delivery partners to reduce vehicle running costs by up to 40%, significantly boosting their earnings.
The Gogoro platform offers a sophisticated battery swapping system for two-wheelers, catering precisely to the demands of the delivery industry. This innovative system empowers delivery operators to efficiently manage their fleets and optimize deliveries, all while aligning with eco-friendly practices.
Gogoro’s Battery Swapping System
Gogoro’s battery swapping system is a revolutionary approach to refueling electric vehicles. With an impressive network that surpasses the number of traditional gas stations in Taiwan’s cities, the Gogoro Network boasts over 12,000 battery-swapping stations across more than 2,500 locations, supporting almost 550,000 riders and more than 1.1 million smart batteries in circulation. With approximately 400,000 daily battery swaps and an astounding total of over 480 million battery swaps to date, the Gogoro Network has effectively reduced carbon emissions by saving more than 670,000 tons of CO2 since its inception. This groundbreaking partnership between Gogoro and Swiggy marks a significant leap forward in shaping the future of sustainable last-mile deliveries in India.
