Zoomcar partners with SPARKCARS to boost electric car adoption in self-drive space

Zoomcar, the NASDAQ-listed leading marketplace for car sharing, has partnered with SPARKCARS, a pioneering EV self-drive rental company.

The partnership is aimed at increasing the supply of EV cars available for self-drive to meet the growing needs of convenient and independent travel.

Introducing over 1,000 electric vehicles 

As part of the partnership, Zoomcar and SPARKCARS will introduce over 1,000 electric vehicles on Zoomcar's platform across India within the next two years.

These additions will include popular models such as the TATA Nexon, Mahindra XUV 400, Citroen eC3, and many others, offering users a diverse array of eco-friendly options for their mobility needs.

EV rentals offer higher economic value 

Besides expanding the number of EVs available for rent, The company said the partnership will also promote economic and environmental benefits.

EV rentals are known to be more economically beneficial for hosts because they are in high demand, have special pricing, and cost less due to their low maintenance costs.

Offering guests a range of sustainable transportation options 

The company will offer guests a range of sustainable transportation options, helping to create a cleaner, greener future, as per the company's statement. 

“With the government’s growing focus on boosting the EV ecosystem, we are proud to grow in the same direction facilitating this evolution together with SPARKCARS for a cleaner, greener future. We are not just adding EVs to our platform; we are empowering our guests with a variety of sustainable choices and opening the doors to disproportionate economic value that EV hosts can earn as compared to ICE” said Greg Moran, CEO and Co-Founder Zoomcar.

Mehul Agrawal, CEO and Co-Founder SPARKCARS, said “Together with a market leader like Zoomcar, we are now more confident in our shared abilities to achieve this goal at a much faster pace, aligning seamlessly with India’s climate commitments and the Prime Minister’s Mission Life initiative.”

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