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Indofast Energy to Roll Out 23 Battery-Swapping Stations Across Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line 3

Battery-swapping solutions provider Indofast Energy has entered into a partnership with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) to deploy 23 battery-swapping stations along the Aqua Line 3 corridor, supporting Mumbai’s efforts to build an integrated and sustainable urban mobility ecosystem.

As part of the collaboration, battery-swapping infrastructure will be installed at eight strategic metro stations—Aarey JVLR, SEEPZ, MIDC, Santacruz Metro, Bandra Kurla Complex, Dharavi, Worli, and Acharya Atre Chowk. The stations will cater to electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and small commercial vehicles, enabling smoother last-mile connectivity for metro commuters.

The initiative is designed to encourage electric vehicle adoption among daily commuters, logistics operators, and ride-hailing drivers operating along Mumbai’s key north–south transit corridor. By integrating battery-swapping facilities within metro premises, the project aims to address range limitations while significantly reducing vehicle downtime compared to conventional charging.

Commenting on the partnership, Anant Badjatya, Chief Executive Officer, Indofast Energy, said the collaboration reflects an evolution in urban mobility planning, where EV infrastructure is embedded directly into mass transit systems. He added that such integration makes electric mobility a more practical and convenient option for city commuters.

R. Ramana, Director (Planning), MMRCL, noted that introducing battery-swapping stations at metro hubs would promote cleaner short-distance travel, ease congestion, and align with Mumbai Metro’s broader objective of fostering environmentally responsible transportation.

Indofast Energy currently operates 19 battery-swapping stations in Mumbai, including its milestone 1,000th swap station at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. With the addition of the Aqua Line 3 installations, Mumbai is set to become one of the country’s most densely served cities for battery-swapping infrastructure. Each station will be equipped with automated, multi-vehicle-compatible swapping systems, a core feature of Indofast’s network.

At the national level, Indofast Energy has deployed over 1,125 battery-swapping stations, facilitated more than 43 million battery swaps, and enabled electric vehicles to cover approximately 1.17 billion kilometres, helping avoid nearly 62,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. The company continues to scale its operations through collaborations with vehicle manufacturers, mobility platforms, oil companies, railways, and metro authorities across India.