Honda sets up battery sharing service in India

The service will be launched in Bangalore and will be expanded to other Indian cities in a phased manner.

Honda has established a new subsidiary in India. Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt. Ltd. will provide battery sharing services for small mobility.

The company plans to start battery sharing services for electric auto-rickshaws from the first half of 2022. The service will be launched in Bangalore and will be expanded to other Indian cities in a phased manner.

Subscribers will be able to exchange their batteries with Honda's fully charged portable and swappable battery pack at the nearest swapping station.

Honda Power Pack Energy will also work with OEMs who wish to integrate Honda's battery into their vehicles.