MG Motor India and fleet electrification platform Vertelo have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the delivery of EVs and the development of charging infrastructure. As part of the agreement, MG will begin to supply Vertelo with 3,000 electric cars and collaborate to build out the country’s charging system.
Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer, MG India, said, “MG is constantly working towards offering electric mobility solutions and strengthening the EV infrastructure. This partnership between MG India and Vertelo demonstrates a shared vision for a green and sustainable future with decarbonisation in India. We also believe that this collaboration will augment our endeavours to offer advanced e-mobility solutions for passengers and boost the faster adoption of EVs in the country.”
Commenting on the partnership, Sandeep Gambhir, Chief Executive Officer, Vertelo stated that “This partnership with MG Motor India to purchase around 3,000 electric cars, marks the beginning of an exciting journey for both organisations with a common goal of accelerating fleet electrification and achieving Net-zero emissions. We are really excited about this partnership, and we hope that the exciting range of electric vehicles that MG Motor plans to bring in India over the next few years coupled with Vertelo’s integrated electrification solutions for fleet operators & corporates will go a long way in accelerating the shift towards a more sustainable transportation ecosystem.”
In addition to this collaboration, the carmaker has in the past collaborated with other businesses to build 7.4kW chargers in more than 50 major cities, including Exicom Telesystems, ElectreeFi, and EchargerBays. To further develop the charging network, the company is also working with businesses like Glida, TPCL, and BPCL. Regarding sustainability, MG is also collaborating on battery recycling, reuse, and longer lifespan technologies with Attero and Lohum.