Zapp Partners with Bounce Infinity to Manufacture i300 Urban Motorcycle in India

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7/16/20241 min read

Bounce Infinity and Zapp Electric Vehicles Group, a British EV brand, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at manufacturing and distributing Zapp's i300 electric urban motorcycle in India.

This collaboration will leverage Bounce Infinity’s manufacturing capabilities and market presence to support Zapp. Bounce Infinity will provide contract manufacturing services for Zapp's electric vehicles according to Zapp's specifications.

Swin Chatsuwan, Founder and CEO of Zapp EV, highlighted the potential of this partnership: "Bounce’s manufacturing expertise and market presence in India are expected to accelerate Zapp’s commercial rollout in key urban areas. India, one of the largest markets for two-wheelers, is projected to see electric vehicles reach a 45% market share by 2030. The i300, with its design attributes, is well-suited for personal mobility amid India's growing purchasing power and urban densification."

Bounce Infinity will also assist Zapp EV in obtaining the necessary approvals to homologate its products for sale in India, with the entire process expected to be completed within 120 days from the memorandum of understanding's effective date. Furthermore, both companies will explore a distribution partnership to enhance the availability of Zapp’s products across India.

Vivekananda Hallekare, CEO and Co-founder of Bounce Infinity, stated, “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.”

The commercial rollout of Zapp’s i300 will not depend on dedicated charging infrastructure, as the motorcycle features removable and portable battery packs that can be charged using any standard wall socket.