Ipower will train service staff of e-Rise EV with technical knowledge of handling Li-Ion batteries
Rothak-based electric two-wheeler e-Rise EV has tied up with Ipower Batteries Pvt Ltd, a pioneer in EV battery manufacturing originating from Shenzhen, China, to make EV ecosystem safe and help nip in the bud the issues arising with Lithium-Ion batteries used by various EV OEMs.
Ipower is also on a lookout for more such associations with different OEMs as their aim is to build a comprehensive network of like-minded EV companies who are dedicated to making EV ecosystem safe for all to adopt.
Both e-Rise EV and Ipower have formed a partnership, said a joint media release on 16 Jan 2023.
“E-Rise EV and Ipower Battery are committed towards ensuring safe EV ecosystem for the customers and other stakeholders in order to instill their confidence into EV. This is crucial and much needed step as knowledge sharing is the key towards innovation and growth within the EV segment,” Vikas Aggarwal, Founder & MD- Ipower Batteries Pvt Ltd.
“The idea is to reduce the time spent in replacing crucial parts and at the same time help the customer understand how to ensure better battery maintenance and battery repair in the long run.
“We want to nip in the bud the situation of EV accidents. We feel that with better infrastructure pertaining to EV battery, the situation can be contained and at the same time assure the customer of the vehicle’s safety,” he said.
The Haryana company is to install the first of its kind EV battery service centre in their physical stores.
Under the arrangement with e-Rise, Ipower will train the service staff of e-Rise EV to equip them with technical knowledge of handling Li-Ion batteries and other related issues pertaining to batteries the customer faces from time to time.
Ipower has also agreed to train the staff of e-Rise EV in handling EV battery related issues pertaining to the OEM as both the companies are committed towards creating safe and hassle-free transition towards EV for all and instil confidence within the customer as well.
This is also going to take into account the battery supply chain management issue, battery swapping, battery charging and basic battery maintenance related issues. Soon, the model will be replicated across all stores of e-Rise EV and its network.
Started in 2021, e-Rise EV has state of the art EV manufacturing unit in Rohtak, Haryana. The company currently boasts of a capacity to produce 10,000 EV two wheelers per month. The Indian Government has through ICAT approved 4 low speed e-Rise vehicle models. The company so far has sold more than 1,000 vehicles and plans to launch more high-speed scooter variants and more products.
Incorporated in December 2019, with a full-fledged state of the art manufacturing unit in Kundli (Haryana) which has a large capacity energy storage per month, Ipower batteries is aimed at fulfilling the need for such solutions. The Shenzhen, China, origin company has a strong backing in R&D and experience for over three decades from its parent company which allows them to work on innovative product line for the market. fiinews.com
