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Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider Kazam has announced a strategic partnership with Yuma Energy to integrate battery swapping services across its "Park and Charge" hubs nationwide. The service has already launched at the Mahadevapura hub in Bengaluru and will soon be expanded across Kazam’s national network.
The partnership is aimed primarily at EV drivers in the logistics and delivery sectors, who will now be able to replace their depleted batteries with fully charged ones in just a few minutes. Kazam currently operates 60 company-owned Park and Charge hubs across 10 states, serving more than 3,000 vehicles daily. Additionally, the company runs 200 more charging points in collaboration with partners like Zypp and BigBasket.
Paras Shah, COO and Co-founder of Kazam, said, “This partnership aligns with our mission to decarbonize last-mile delivery. By integrating Yuma’s battery swapping modules into our hubs, we are enabling a seamless green transition for fleet operators and e-commerce companies.”
Deepak Nanwani, Head of Revenue and Operations at Yuma Energy, added, “Kazam’s infrastructure capabilities will play a crucial role in scaling our advanced battery swapping stations, delivering fast and convenient energy solutions to EV users.”
Kazam Park and Charge service, launched in 2023, offers EV drivers not just charging, but also rest and refreshment facilities. So far, over 1 GWh of energy has been delivered through these hubs, enabling over 22 million kilometers of clean transportation.
Yuma Energy, a joint venture between Magna International and Yulu Bikes, operates on a Battery-as-a-Service model and has completed over 20 million battery swaps to date. With an average battery swap time of less than one minute and 99% uptime, the company is set to revolutionize urban electric mobility.
As EV charging infrastructure continues to be a major challenge in India, this partnership is expected to significantly reduce range anxiety and boost the adoption of electric mobility in sectors like logistics and e-commerce—where charging time directly affects operational efficiency and driver earnings.
