BluSmart Mobility, the Indian ridesharing company, has announced plans to expand its fleet with 4,000 electric cars from Citroën. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate this expansion.
The 4,000 Citroën ë-C3s will be delivered to BluSmart over the next twelve months, with the first 125 units already handed over in Bangalore. BluSmart, which already operates more than 7,000 electric vehicles, aims to further decarbonize mobility in India through this initiative.
Anmol Jaggi, Co-founder & CEO of BluSmart, emphasized the company’s commitment to building a comprehensive EV mobility ecosystem in India, stating, “With the mission to decarbonise mobility at scale, we are dedicated to constructing a comprehensive EV mobility ecosystem in India, encompassing the nation’s largest all-electric ride-hailing service and an extensive network of EV charging superhubs.” He also highlighted the Assure program, through which institutions can finance the purchase of electric cars and lease them to BluSmart against fixed rentals.
Shishir Mishra, Brand Director for Citroën India, explained the rationale behind choosing the e-C3, stating, “The e-C3’s smart design, operational range, fast-charging capabilities, and intuitive technology, are both comfortable and practical, making it an attractive proposition for passengers and fleet operators.” He commended BluSmart’s efforts in the shared electric mobility space, noting that it offers convenient and safe urban mobility with zero emissions, aligning with the mission to decarbonize cities by mainstreaming EVs.
BluSmart had previously filled its EV fleet with Tata Motors vehicles, placing an order for 10,000 electric cars in 2022. The company also has support from BP, which invested in BluSmart last summer through its investment arm BP Ventures.
