Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited,one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers unclear the brand Joy e-bike and Joy e-rik, today announced a strategic partnership with Battery Smart, the country’s largest and fastest – growing battery- swapping network.
As part of this collaboration, Battery Smart will establish advanced battery-swapping infrastructure across all Joy e-bike dealerships. The partnership introduces a flexible ” battery-as-a-service model ,enabling customers to purchase Joy e-bike without a battery lowering upfront costs by nearly 20-30% of the total vehicle price . Customers can then conveniently rent swappable batteries from Battery Smart on a pay-as-you-use basis , significantly enhancing affordability and accessibility.
Dealers and distributors will also benefit from this collaboration by hosting swapping stations at their locations, creating new revenue opportunities while supporting Battery Smart’s rapid network expansion.
Initially, Battery Smart’s swappable battery technology will be integrated into Joy e-bike models such as Globe and Gen Next, with more models under development. These vehicle will provide riders with seamless access to Battery Smart’s extensive swapping network,currently operational across key metros including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. A phased nation wide rollout will commence from January 2026.
Speaking on the partnership, Mr.Yatin Gupte, Chairman and Managing Director, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd . Said:
This collaboration is a game changer for India’s EV ecosystem. By decoupling the battery from the vehicle, we are addressing the two biggest barriers to EV adoption high upfront cost and range anxiety. With this model,Joy e-bike become more affordable while empowering customers with the flexibility to travel farther and swap batteries effortlessly. We belive this will redefine the future of electric mobility in India.”
For Battery Smart, this marks the launch of its first B2C pilot project advancing it’s vision of sustainable accessible, and future- ready Mobility solutions catering to both individual riders and the growing B2B segment.
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