Zapp Signs MoU With Bounce Infinity To Manufacture Its E-Scooters From Bounce’s Bhiwadi Plant

Bounce Infinity, a Bengaluru-based electric scooters manufacturing startup, has partnered with Zapp Electric Vehicles Group (“Zapp EV”), owner of “Zapp”, a British electric vehicle company. This collaboration aims to enhance the assembly and distribution of Zapp’s i300 electric urban motorcycle in India, hoping to transform the landscape of electric vehicle manufacturing and availability in the country.

The partnership between Bounce Infinity and Zapp EV focuses on leveraging Bounce’s manufacturing capabilities and market presence to support Zapp’s mission of delivering premium, sustainable personal mobility solutions. 

Bounce Infinity will provide contract manufacturing services for Zapp's electric vehicles based on the specifications provided by Zapp, ensuring seamless production and market readiness in India. 

Commenting on the partnership, Swin Chatsuwan, Founder and CEO of Zapp EV, said, “Bounce’s manufacturing expertise and market presence in India is expected to accelerate Zapp’s commercial rollout in key urban areas in the country. India is already one of the largest markets in the world for sales of two-wheelers, and the share of electric vehicles is forecast to reach 45 per cent by 2030. We think the design attributes of the i300 make it an excellent solution for personal mobility with India’s growing purchasing power and urban densification.”

Bounce Infinity will also support Zapp EV in obtaining the necessary approvals for homologating its products for sale in India. The entire process is expected to be completed within 120 days from the effective date of the memorandum of understanding, ensuring a swift and efficient market launch. Additionally, both companies will explore the possibility of a distribution partnership to further enhance the availability of Zapp’s products across India.

Vivekananda Hallekare, CEO and Co-founder of Bounce Infinity, added, “By combining our manufacturing strengths with Zapp’s innovative product lineup, we aim to make India a two-wheeler manufacturing hub for the entire world.”

Zapp utilises an asset-light and capital-efficient business model, enabled by its contract manufacturing partnerships, which are expected to provide sufficient capacity to quickly scale production without incurring significant capital expenditures. The commercial rollout of Zapp’s i300 is not dependent on any dedicated charging infrastructure, as the removable and portable battery packs can be charged from any standard wall socket.

Bounce Infinity has over 70 dealerships across India and is scaling its swap network. Bounce Infinity recently signed a 30,000-scooter order with SUN Mobility, ensuring seamless and efficient energy management for its users. Additionally, the company is finalising similar agreements with major food delivery, quick commerce, and last-mile delivery companies, further expanding its reach.