Emobi Manufactury Pvt. Ltd., an electric two-wheeler manufacturer based in Karnataka, has deployed 100 electric scooters in Bengaluru. The vehicles are integrated with Musashi’s e-axle system and use battery swapping services through Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt. Ltd. (HEID). The deployment is part of a last-mile logistics programme focused on improving vehicle availability and reducing downtime.
Fleet Model and Operations
The scooters have been manufactured for Tekinverse, which leases them to riders associated with Muvnw. The model follows a micro-fleet structure, where vehicles are managed centrally and assigned to rider-partners. This setup aims to provide consistent vehicle access while lowering upfront costs for riders.
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Vehicle Specifications
The AKX Kyari electric scooter is designed for urban logistics use. Key specifications include:
- IDC range of 106 km
- Top speed of 80 kmph
- Acceleration from 0-60 kmph in 12 seconds
- 3.7 kW peak motor power
- Dual swappable battery packs with 1.5 kWh capacity
- Combined braking system (CBS)
Battery Swapping and Uptime
The vehicles operate on a battery swapping network, allowing riders to replace depleted batteries instead of waiting for charging. This is intended to reduce idle time during operations.
Tekinverse and Muvnw manage fleet uptime through service-level agreements, maintenance support, and roadside assistance.
Expansion Plans
Emobi plans to expand its micro-factory and fleet deployment model to other metro cities, starting with Delhi NCR. The company is also working on scaling production and introducing additional products.
Industry Context
The deployment reflects a broader shift toward electric mobility in logistics, supported by battery swapping infrastructure and localized manufacturing. Partnerships between manufacturers, technology providers, and fleet operators are shaping operational models in this segment.
Bharath Rao, CEO & Co-Founder, Emobi, said, “This deployment is more than a milestone; it’s a shift toward scalable microentrepreneurship," said “By integrating high-performance EV technology with reliable battery-swapping and strong local service, we are building an ecosystem where electric mobility becomes the most accessible, efficient, and profitable choice for every rider.”
Naoya Nishimura, CEO, Musashi India and Africa Region, said: “This deployment represents the real-world impact of India-led innovation in electric mobility. Our partnership with Emobi demonstrates how localized e-axle engineering, combined with a robust battery-swapping ecosystem, can unlock dependable and high-uptime EV solutions for last-mile logistics. As India accelerates toward broader EV adoption, collaborations that integrate advanced technology with sustainable operating models will play an important role in strengthening the country’s mobility landscape.”
Tomohide Haraguchi, Vice President and CTO, Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt. Ltd., said, “HEID is deploying Battery as a Service (BaaS) using safety and robust Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) and Honda Power Pack Exchanger e: (BEX) which are derived from Honda’s long-cultivated expertise. This solution cuts charging downtime during B2B operation, lowers vehicle upfront costs by removing battery purchase, and eliminates future battery replacement worries. Combined with an automotive-grade e-axle, it’s delivering unmatched efficiency for B2B businesses on the move.”
Elctrik Speak
Battery swapping continues to find relevance in logistics use-cases where uptime is critical. However, scale will depend on network density, cost structure, and standardisation across stakeholders.
