New Delhi, December 19, 2024: Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) in North & Northwest part of Delhi, is a leading power utility supplying electricity to a populace of around 9 million in North Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Baaz Bikes (Electorq Technologies Private Limited), a battery swapping service provider, for augmenting and setting up of Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Stations across North and Northwest Delhi. As per the agreement, Tata Power-DDL will allocate dedicated space for setting up Battery Swapping Stations. M/s Baaz Bikes (Electorq Technologies Private Limited) will be responsible for designing, procuring, installing, and maintaining these stations
The MoU was signed between Tata Power-DDL & M/s Baaz Bikes (Electorq Technologies Private Limited) in the presence of senior officials from both the organisations including - Mr Gajanan S. Kale, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Power-DDL, Ms Kiran Gupta, Chief-Customer Experience, Commercial, Govt Affairs, EAC & Consumer Litigation, Tata Power-DDL, Mr Rajesh Bahl, Chief-Operations & Safety, Tata Power-DDL, and Mr Shubham Srivastava, Co-Founder of M/s Baaz Bikes, Mr Abhishek Gupta, Director-Partnership & Policy, M/s Baaz Bikes.
By combining Tata Power-DDL's infrastructure with M/s Baaz Bikes (Electorq Technologies Private Limited) advanced charging and battery-swapping technology, the partnership aims to promote commercial gig electric two-wheeler mobility in Delhi. This initiative will benefit gig workers and help formalise and boost the informal sector. The association is also expected to reduce power theft and improve remunerative opportunities for shared e-mobility.
Initially, Baaz Bikes will set up three Battery Swapping Stations in Tata Power-DDL grid substations at Rohini Grid -5, Rohini Grid-23 & Rohini Grid-28.
Commenting on this partnership, Mr Gajanan S. Kale, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited said, Tata Power-DDL is pleased to collaborate with Baaz Bikes to establish a robust network of EV charging and battery-swapping stations in Delhi. By leveraging our energy infrastructure expertise and Baaz Bikes’ advanced battery-swapping technology, this partnership is a step forward in accelerating electric two-wheeler adoption and advancing environmental sustainability. Together, we aim to contribute to cleaner air, reduced noise pollution, and meaningful socio-economic opportunities for Delhi's youth, strengthening the gig economy and driving the city towards a greener future.”
