Mumbai : Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium electric vehicle manufacturers, has announced a strategic partnership with Indofast Energy – a Joint Venture of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Sun Mobility. As a battery-swapping solutions provider, to integrate SUN Mobility’s advanced battery-swapping technology into its high-speed electric scooter, SNAP. This move enhances the SNAP’s accessibility by eliminating range anxiety and long charging times, making clean mobility more practical and affordable for urban riders.
The battery-swapping-enabled SNAP is being introduced in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai, with phased expansion to other cities in the pipeline.
The SNAP is a high-speed electric scooter with a peak motor output of 2000 watts, a top speed of 55 km/h, and a max range of 100 km per swap. It features a waterproof IP 67-rated motor, a robust Indian chassis built for local road conditions, cruise control for enhanced comfort, and a CAN-enabled display that provides real-time battery and range updates. The SNAP delivers on both performance and convenience, making it ideal for today’s daily commuters.
Introducing swappable battery technology, a game-changing innovation that puts convenience, savings, and freedom in the hands of everyday riders.
For retail users, the switch to electric has never been easier or more efficient. The benefits with swappable batteries, is simply swap out your depleted battery for a fully charged one at any nearby swap station in under two minutes. It’s fast, seamless, and perfect for your daily commute.
Key Benefits for EV Two-Wheeler Day to Day Users are:
- Zero Downtime: Skip the charging wait just swap and go.
- Lower Upfront Costs: Pay for energy, not the battery.
- Greener Rides: Shared battery networks ensure optimal usage and lower carbon impact.
- Minimal Maintenance: Centralized battery management means less wear and tear for you.
- App-Controlled Convenience: Find the nearest swap station and track your usage with ease.
Whether you’re a delivery professional, a daily commuter, or a weekend rider, swappable battery systems are here to make electric mobility truly effortless.
Already available in the Indian market, the SNAP will now be offered at INR 49, 999 (ex-Showroom) with SUN Mobility’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) subscription model:
- ₹999/month for 25 kWh
- ₹2,499/month for 75 kWh
As swappable battery technology enters the spotlight Mr. Nemin Vora, CEO, Odysse Electric Vehicles, said “Our partnership with SUN Mobility began with the global deployment of the Vader SM, and we’re proud to now bring that success closer to home with the SNAP. By combining our rider-focused design with SUN Mobility’s battery-swapping platform, we’re breaking down critical barriers to EV adoption in India—making electric mobility more affordable, practical, and future-ready.”
Mr. Rajat Malhan, Senior Vice President, Indofast Energy, added “After our successful international collaboration on the Vader SM, extending our partnership with Odysse Electric to the domestic market was a natural progression. Enabling the SNAP with our battery-swapping technology ensures that more Indian riders experience the convenience, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness that are essential for large-scale EV adoption.”
This partnership builds on Odysse Electric and SUN Mobility’s earlier collaboration for the Vader SM electric motorcycle, which was introduced in international markets with battery-swapping capabilities. With the SNAP, the two companies are now extending their shared vision of convenient, accessible, and sustainable electric mobility to the Indian commuter segment.
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