Uber, JSW Group to Develop EVs for India's Ride-Hailing Market
Uber announced a collaboration with India’s JSW Group to co-develop and implement electric vehicles specifically designed for the nation’s ride-hailing sector, aiming to speed up EV adoption and assist India’s overall net-zero goals.
Last week, the companies established a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at JSW's headquarters in Mumbai, with the deal formalised by Parth Jindal from JSW Group and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
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“India’s transition to electric mobility requires strong ecosystem partnerships across technology platforms, automakers, fleet operators, and infrastructure players,” says Prabhjeet Singh, president, Uber India and South Asia.
“Through this collaboration with JSW Group, we aim to help accelerate the adoption of EVs on the Uber platform by exploring solutions purpose-built for the needs of Indian riders and drivers. This partnership also reflects our continued commitment to supporting the Government of India’s vision of advancing green and sustainable mobility at scale.”
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Uber is further increasing access to electric mobility in India as part of its larger dedication to fostering a more sustainable future for city transportation. By collaborating with automakers, fleet managers, and ecosystem participants, Uber intends to boost the accessibility and uptake of EVs in various categories on its platform.
Under the MoU established between Uber and JSW Green Mobility — a subsidiary of JSW Group — both firms will implement EV solutions that meet the pricing and performance needs of the Indian market.
The collaboration will aim at identifying ways to create and expand localized EV solutions tailored for the Uber platform across different categories, reflecting the changing requirements of India's mobility ecosystem.
Parth Jindal, managing director, JSW Cement and JSW Paints, and chairman, JSW Dulux, said, “By combining Uber’s platform scale and mobility insights with JSW’s growing automotive and clean mobility ambitions, we hope to contribute meaningfully to India’s EV ecosystem.”
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Uber’s Khosrowshahi recently announced that the company will collaborate with Adani Group to establish its inaugural data center in India, enhancing its technology and infrastructure investments in one of its rapidly growing markets.
Khosrowshahi, during his five-day trip to India, stated that the center, anticipated to start functioning later this year, will enable Uber to test and implement technology extensively from India for worldwide markets.