India’s electric mobility revolution is gaining momentum, and Bolt.Earth is preparing to play a major role in shaping it.
The company has announced an ambitious plan to install 1 million electric vehicle (EV) charging points across India by 2028.
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| Bolt.Earth plans to keep costs low and efficiency high -- Photo: EV Charge Partners. |
With a fully-homegrown and vertically-integrated model, Bolt.Earth aims to support the country’s fast-growing two- and three-wheeler EV market while keeping costs low and efficiency high.
India’s EV ecosystem is growing fast
India’s EV market is very different from global markets, with most adoption coming from electric scooters, bikes, and auto-rickshaws.
Many international players have struggled due to unpredictable subsidies and market challenges.
But Bolt.Earth has taken a different approach — one built around scale, affordability, and Indian use cases.
The company’s goal of deploying 1 million charging points by 2028 aligns with the nation’s rapid EV growth.
As more delivery riders and auto-rickshaw drivers move to electric vehicles to save on rising fuel costs, the demand for charging infrastructure is expected to surge.
According to chief executive officer (CEO) Raghav Bharadwaj, the shift to EVs is inevitable. “The question isn’t if EVs will dominate, but how fast. Electricity is already everywhere; rebuilding a fuel distribution network is a trillion-dollar problem that EVs bypass.”
Fast-charging tech designed for India
A key part of Bolt.Earth’s strategy is developing technology specifically for India’s EV users.
The company’s Blaze DC fast charger is one of the first universal fast chargers designed for two- and three-wheelers of the country.
It cuts charging time dramatically — from 4–6 hours to just 80 minutes.
This is crucial for riders who need quick turnaround times, especially gig workers and last-mile delivery fleets.
Faster charging also means more uptime, encouraging more people to shift to electric vehicles.
A fully-integrated model for reliability and scale
Bolt.Earth stands out because it builds and manages everything in-house:
- Own hardware designs
- Own software ecosystem
- A certified nationwide technician network
This vertically-integrated approach gives the company tight control over quality and reliability. It also enables smarter operations.
Bolt.Earth uses artificial intelligence (AI)-based analytics to study charger usage, identify high-traffic zones such as metro stations, and decide where to install new chargers.
Underused charging points are promoted through targeted marketing to improve utilisation.
Long-term vision: Preparing for 2030 and beyond
Bolt.Earth believes that India’s biggest EV growth will happen after 2030, driven by government targets and rising consumer demand.
Bharadwaj predicts the market will mature like India’s UPI ecosystem, where a few dominant players eventually take the lead.
Financially, the company is also on a promising path. With revenue of Rs 9 crore in FY24 and plans to turn profitable by FY26, Bolt.Earth is positioning itself as one of the key players in India’s EV infrastructure landscape.
E-Vroooom’s views
With its aggressive expansion plans, fast-charging innovations, and end-to-end control over hardware and software, Bolt.Earth is gearing up to lead India’s EV charging revolution.
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