"LIMITED CHARGING STATIONS AND THEIR LOW VIABILITY IS A SIGNIFICANT BARRIER"

In conversation with Nemin Vora, Chief Executive Officer, Odysse Electric Vehicles, wherein he details what sets them apart from other EV players, the sustainability factor of EV and more. Excerpts...

- Anvita Pillai

With an electric revolution in place, what sets Odysse apart from prominent EV two-wheeler players such as Ather, Bajaj, etc.?

There are two things that we believe sets us apart in the market. First, compared to other brands we have given extra focus to the battery and charging stations, keeping the Indian climate in mind. We are continuously investing our time and efforts to provide a better and improved battery pack by using thermal sheets and gel which enables us to reduce heat generation and further ensures that the heat is routed out of the box. Second, the battery we use in each Odysse vehicle is passed through more than 50 checkpoints during its manufacturing process and is thoroughly tested by our technicians before installation & dispatch.

With the EV two-wheeler market getting further saturated with new and existing players, how do you plan on further entrenching and making a mark in the industry?

Any new industry is bound to encounter a phase where the market will get overcrowded but eventually, it gets consolidated too during its lifespan. We are constantly thriving to make our products safer and more advanced to ensure that we are exceeding the market offering and also developing new products where there is a void which can be filled by us, as a result, attracting new customers and retaining a base of loyal customers.

Although the market is growing with new players, customers are still reluctant to opt for an EV two-wheeler over a petrol-based bike. New policies have been bought in, and charging infrastructure is improving, so where do you think we are still falling short?