Urja Mobility & Eastman Partner To Electrify 20,000 E-rickshaws

Urja Mobility, an electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eastman Auto and Power, a player in India’s energy storage sector through its subsidiary, Eastman New Energy, to convert 20,000 lead-acid-powered e-rickshaws to advanced lithium-ion battery technology.

The collaboration will leverage Urja Mobility’s advanced battery leasing model and Eastman’s expertise in lithium-ion technology, delivering significant economic and environmental benefits, such as: -

• 57 per cent increase in daily earnings – Reduced downtime, greater efficiency, and lower maintenance costs for drivers.
• 40 per cent lower per kilometer cost – Bringing operational expenses to under ₹1 per km, making electric mobility more affordable.
• 90 GWh Electricity Saved Every 3 Years – Equivalent to powering over 1 million homes annually.
• 74,070 Tonnes of CO₂ Reduction Every 3 Years – A major step towards India's carbon neutrality goals.

Pankaj Chopra Co-founder & Director Urja Mobility- “By lowering costs, increasing driver earnings, and reducing carbon emissions, we are not just electrifying vehicles—we are driving economic empowerment and environmental impact at scale. With data-driven innovation at our core, we aim to make clean mobility more accessible, efficient, and future-ready for millions of Indians.”

A key strength of this initiative is Urja Mobility’s extensive EV data ecosystem. With over 3 billion kilometers of real-world vehicle performance data collected across Indian streets, the company continuously optimises battery performance, enhances fleet efficiency, and improves urban mobility solutions.

Shekhar Singal, Managing Director, Eastman Auto and Power, added, “Our cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology, combined with Urja Mobility’s innovative battery leasing solution for electric three-wheelers, will play a crucial role in making sustainable transportation a reality for millions of people across the country.”