BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Winner: Yuvraj Sarda - Advocating For Sustainable Mobility
Yuvraj Sarda is a dynamic leader and Business Development Head for eMobility Solutions at Volvo CE India, bringing extensive experience and expertise in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. As a key member of the SUN Mobility leadership team, he spearheaded the business strategy and planning for deploying India's widest battery swap network for electric vehicles.
Under his leadership, the swap station network expanded significantly, reaching over 650 stations across India and supporting more than 22,000 electric two and three-wheelers. Sarda played a pivotal role in advocating for EV battery swapping at various public and policy forums, contributing to the formulation of supportive policies for battery swapping in India.
Joining SUN Mobility as the first functional employee in 2017, Sarda was instrumental in the company's growth journey, serving in multifaceted roles ranging from business development and strategy to corporate communications and policy advocacy. He was recognised for his key contributions, including partnerships with Piaggio and Indian Oil, as well as successful fund-raising initiatives.
With a career spanning over a decade in the Indian EV space, Sarda's journey began with an internship at Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, where he worked on incubating new business models for electric mobility.
His efforts led to significant milestones, such as securing large orders for electric vehicles and deploying India's first DC fast charging network for commercial fleets. Sarda’s active involvement in policy advocacy has made a meaningful impact on national and state-level EV policies, contributing to the advancement of electromobility in India.
