Ecofy and MLMM Partner to Boost Electric Three-Wheeler Adoption in India

Key Highlights:

• Ecofy and Mahindra Last Mile Mobility (MLMML) join forces to promote electric three-wheelers in India.
• MLMML sold 29,649 electric three-wheelers in early 2024, up 28% from last year, maintaining its lead.
• The global electric three-wheeler market, worth USD 677 million in 2020, is set to grow by 10% annually through 2027.
• Ecofy and MLMML aim to boost electric vehicle adoption, supporting India's 30% target by 2030.
• MLMML triples production capacity in Bengaluru, Haridwar, and Zaheerabad to meet rising demand for their electric models.

Ecofy, India's green-only NBFC backed by Eversource Capital and dedicated to financing India's green transition, announced a strategic relationship with Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd. (MLMML), a Mahindra & Mahindra subsidiary.

The agreement is anticipated to increase the use of electric three-wheelers in India. MLMML is India's leading manufacturer of electric three-wheelers in India, with the most diverse range of products available. 

The alliance intends to boost the growing electric three-wheelers demand in India by combining Mahindra's expertise in electric vehicle manufacturing with Ecofy's innovative financing options.

Suman Mishra, MD and CEO of MLMML, stated, "Our collaboration is a crucial step toward increasing the usage of electric three-wheelers in India. This collaboration will enable us provide specialized credit solutions to our consumers and bring them closer to their micro-entrepreneurial goals. We are committed, along with Ecofy, to making green mobility accessible and affordable to everybody."

Rajashree Nambiar, co-founder, MD, and CEO of Ecofy, commented on the collaboration, saying, "This partnership with Mahindra LMML perfectly aligns with our mission to promote sustainable transportation solutions. Together, we will accelerate the adoption of electric three-wheelers, thereby contributing to India's goal of 30% EV penetration by 2030. The relationship provides significant benefits to both companies. Ecofy now meets 85% of industry demand thanks to this agreement, and it already offers financing, leasing, and subscription options."

The global market for electric three-wheelers, valued at roughly USD 677 million in 2020, is expected to increase at a CAGR of around 10% between 2021 and 2027. With strong government incentives and subsidies boosting electric mobility, this collaboration marks a significant step toward a greener, more sustainable future for India's transportation industry.

About Ecofy

Ecofy, which works with consumers and small businesses to minimize their carbon footprint, offers loans for electric two- and three-wheelers, rooftop solar, and small-medium enterprises that provide an E2E digital experience.

About Mahindra Last Mile Mobility

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility remains unchallenged as the industry leader among the 500 companies. In the first six months of fiscal year 2024, the company sold a total of 29,649 units, representing a 28% YoY growth. 

This gives it a 9.44% share of the e-three-wheeler market, putting it well ahead of its competitors. The company's monthly sales have averaged 4,941 units, exceeding the 4,500 sales mark in five of the last six months.

MLLM, which sold a total of 54,599 units in fiscal year 2023, has already accomplished 54% of that in the first half of 2024, and is on track for record sales this year.

MLMM's portfolio comprises the Treo, Treo Plus, Treo Zor, Treo Yaari, Zor Grand, e-Alfa Super, and e-Alfa Cargo, which cater to a variety of mobility operations, continues to benefit from rising demand for its Treo Plus and e-Alfa Super passenger and cargo variants. 

To maintain consistent supply to satisfy rising demand for its portfolio, MLMM has increased production capacity, utilizing its manufacturing units in Bengaluru, Haridwar, and Zaheerabad.

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CMV360 Says

The partnership between Ecofy and Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd (MLMML) is a major boost for India's electric three-wheeler market. Ecofy's financing expertise combined with MLMML's electric vehicle manufacturing prowess aims to accelerate EV adoption. 

This collaboration promises to help achieve India's green mobility goals, providing tailored finance solutions that empower micro-entrepreneurs and contribute to a more sustainable future in transportation.