Nebula Energy and Gogoro Inc a battery-swapping firm recently, launched Gogoro Battery Swapping, along with Gogoro CrossOver GX250 Smartscooter in Nepal. The announcement was made at a media event in the city of Kathmandu, Nepal, where the first battery-swapping station is located. Nebula is an authorized and exclusive partner of Gogoro Inc.
Taiwanese-based Nebula, announced at a media event in Kathmandu, Nepal, the launch of its first battery-swapping station with Delhi-based Gogoro Battery Swapping Center. Nebula is an authorized and exclusive partner of Gogoro Inc. “Gogoro is at the forefront of sustainable urban transportation and together we plan to contribute to Nepal’s zero-emission targets through this new age of sustainable energy, mobility, and technology,” said Manoj Goyal, chairman of Nebula Energy.
Gogoro battery swapping will initially be available to strategic B2B customers in the Kathmandu valley where Nebula plans to roll out Gogoro battery swapping stations every two to three kilometers. Nebula plans to offer Gogoro Smartscooters at consumer retail locations later in 2024.
The Gogoro CrossOver Smartscooter Series was introduced by Nebula Energy which is the ultimate two-wheeler SUV. The GX250 is manufactured in Maharashtra, India, and claims to be Gogoro’s first India-made Smartscooter. The CrossOver series is built on a redesigned all-terrain frame that enables increased rigidity and comfort while offering a variety of storage, riding, and customization capabilities. The CrossOver GX250’s new frame design greatly increases the durability of the suspension system and accommodates larger loads while emphasizing comfort and stability.
“We are proud to be partnering with an industry leader like Nebula Energy which shares our vision for accelerating the electric transformation of Nepal’s two-wheel transportation industry. Nepal is at the forefront of clean energy generation and utilization and is actively promoting two- and four-wheel EV adoption and our partnership is sure to make a significant impact,” said Horace Luke, founder and CEO of Gogoro. “Together, Gogoro and Nebula Energy share a vision for accelerating the electric transformation of Nepal’s two-wheel transportation industry. Gogoro battery swapping is optimized to provide convenient Swap & Go access to Gogoro Smart Batteries in seconds. Gogoro’s new Gogoro CrossOver GX250 is optimized for riders in Nepal with more seating and storage space and better ground clearance.”
“Mass adoption of two-wheel EVs in Nepal must be enabled through smart and innovative technologies like Gogoro’s battery swapping and Smartscooters,” said Sahayu Goyal, managing director at Nebula Energy. “Gogoro’s Swap & Go battery-swapping provides a unique solution that addresses the major challenges that Nepal riders face when deciding to buy an electric two-wheeler today Nebula plans to install more Gogoro battery swapping stations than the number of petrol stations in Nepal.”
“Our partnership with Nebula Energy is a natural extension of our India commercialization and we are excited to be leveraging our new India-based manufacturing capabilities to deliver the new Gogoro CrossOver to Kathmandu,” said Yang Chen, vice president of Gogoro.
