2019
Kolkata (India)
Seed
Motovolt Mobility is a Indian e-mobility company in the design, manufacture, and sale of electric cycles, e-scooters, and multi-utility electric two-wheelers. The company background in specialty chemicals, with the mission to democratize smart, sustainable mobility for both urban and rural India. Motovolt operates at the intersection of clean technology, micro-mobility, and digital innovation, serving a diverse customer base across the country.The company’s proprietary app ecosystem, battery-swapping partnerships, and robust after-sales service further differentiate it in a crowded market.
Electric Cycles (E-Cycles): Models like HUM, Kivo, Kivo Easy, and Kivo 24, offering up to 105 km range, removable batteries, and app connectivity for urban and rural commutes.
E-Scooters and E-Mopeds: Flagship products include the M7 multi-utility e-scooter (up to 166 km range, modular design for cargo and commute), URBN e-moped (120 km range, no license required), and the new MVS7 with battery-swapping capability.
Fleet and B2B Solutions: Customizable vehicles for last-mile delivery, logistics, and fleet operators, with features like heavy-duty batteries and IoT integration.
Battery Swapping & BaaS: Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model in partnership with Indofast Energy, enabling pay-per-use battery access and reducing upfront costs for users.
Accessories & After-Sales: Full range of accessories, extended warranties, and doorstep service for maintenance and repairs.
Product Sales: Core revenue from direct sales of e-cycles, e-scooters, and accessories through a pan-India dealership and online network. The company targets both B2C (individual commuters) and B2B (fleet operators, delivery companies) segments.
Fleet & Subscription Services: Recurring revenue from fleet leasing, BaaS, and pay-per-use battery-swapping models, especially for commercial clients and delivery partners.
After-Sales & Accessories: Revenue from maintenance, extended warranties, and sales of add-ons and spare parts
B2C: Students, professionals, urban commuters, and rural entrepreneurs.
B2B: Logistics, e-commerce, food delivery, and fleet operators (e.g., Zevo, FuturElectra).
Government/NGO: Rural development programs and women’s empowerment initiatives
Indofast Energy (Indian Oil & SUN Mobility JV): Strategic partner for battery-swapping infrastructure and BaaS, supporting the rollout of the MVS7 multi-utility scooter nationwide.
Zevo: Tech-enabled logistics partner, deploying 5,000 M7 e-scooters for last-mile delivery and urban logistics.
FuturElectra: EV lifecycle management partner, rolling out 2,000 M7 e-scooters for delivery and fleet applications.
Epsilon Group: Corporate partnership to provide sustainable mobility solutions for employees in Karnataka.
CESL (Convergence Energy Services Ltd.): Government contract to supply e-bicycles for rural women entrepreneurs under the STREE program, enhancing rural mobility and economic empowerment.
Swobbee (Germany): Collaboration for battery-swapping stations in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, supporting urban EV infrastructure.
Product Innovation: Launch of new high-speed, modular e-scooters (M7, MVS7) and expansion into battery-swapping and BaaS models to address range anxiety and affordability (reflecting recent market trends).
Market Expansion: Doubling dealership points to 200+ in 2025, scaling manufacturing capacity from 60,000 to 500,000 units annually, and entering new geographies including North and South India.
Strategic Partnerships: Deepening collaborations with logistics, energy, and government partners to drive adoption in both urban and rural markets.
Sustainability Initiatives: Focus on rural mobility, women’s empowerment, and emission reduction through government and NGO programs.
Macroeconomic Volatility: Fluctuations in raw material prices, supply chain disruptions, and consumer demand cycles may affect margins and growth
$1.92Million
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$1.9Million, Seed
as of October 19, 2022
$13Million
as of October 19, 2022
12.5
as of October 19, 2022
WAMI Capital
and 4 more229
Baaz
N/A
Date | Round Name | Amount | Valuation | Revenue | Revenue Multiple | Investors |
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October 19, 2022 | Seed | $1.9Million | $13.0Million | $2.1Million | 5.6x | WAMI Capital, Sivaswamy Holdings , PPAP, Ahlawat & Associates |