Mercedes-Benz
Research and Development India (MBRDI) is nurturing Evnnovator, a startup that
aims to transform the EV industry by providing a comprehensive EV charging
experience to the end-users.
Evnnovator
is a unique startup in India to make EV charging simple and convenient,
allowing for the widespread adoption of sustainable e-mobility. Built by an
ex-MBRDI employee, Evnnovator offers all three options of finding, charging,
and paying at the charging station to its users through its mobile app -FICH.
Reinforcing
its commitment to nurturing an innovation mindset, MBRDI supported the idea of
the employee turned entrepreneur to research the EV industry. Subsequently,
this employee founded Evnnovator, a start-up that aims to transform the EV
industry by providing an end-to-end EV charging experience to the end-users.
India
is making quick progress in the electric vehicle sector and recognising the
importance of accessible charging infrastructure to ensure a resilient EV
environment. However, according to a recent study, India needs up to 46,000
public charging stations by 2030, significantly more than currently available
in the public infrastructure. Access to charging stations is a major obstacle
to the widespread use of electric vehicles. Evnnovatoris designed to help
alleviate range anxiety for EV users by providing access to a vast network of
charging stations.
Commenting
on the development, Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO, MBRDI, said, “The
e-mobility sector in India is categorised by the availability of EVs on the
supply side and adoption trends on the demand side. Adequate charging
infrastructure is one of the prerequisites for the adoption of EVs. Therefore,
charging stations and their availability is essential for these vehicles'
sustainable operation. We are thrilled to see the change Evnnovator will bring
by eliminating the apprehensions associated with the range anxiety and making
EV charging effortless and convenient for all end-users.”
Evnnovator
is a multi-brand venture that any EV customer can use to locate charging
stations in cities or highways. The company’s solution FICH (Find Charger) app
will allow an end-user to find the closest compatible and available EV charging
stations by collecting data from multiple charge point operators.
Rai
Nitin Chitransh, Director and Founder, Evnnovator, said, “We anticipate a surge
in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in all categories—two-wheelers,
four-wheelers, three-wheeler aswell as EV charging stations. Evnnovator will
identify and tackle the problems of locating nearby electric vehicle charging
stations. Our purpose is to provide all EV owners with a one-stop solution for
all charging-related needs through a user-friendly end-to-end interface.”
Starting
in October 2022, this app will be accessible on iOS and Android devices.
Evnnovator will also be supported by a technology-focused EV charging
infrastructure company--CHARGE ZONE. Additionally, CHARGE ZONE, a
technology-focused electric vehicle charging infrastructure company, has
extended to support this venture to provide value to end users which includes
the mentoring and advisory role by Kartikey Hariyani, Founder and CEO, CHARGE
ZONE.