BNC Bharat New-energy Company designs and manufactures electric two-wheelers utilizing LFP battery technology, which allows for charging at over one billion sockets nationwide and quick battery swaps in under two minutes. The company aims to facilitate the transition to sustainable energy by providing vehicles that match or exceed the performance, value, and convenience of internal combustion engine counterparts.
Funding
$8.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Electric two-wheelers face barriers to widespread adoption due to limited charging infrastructure and long recharge times, hindering their convenience compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The lack of readily available charging points and the time required for battery replenishment pose significant challenges for EV users.
Solution
BNC Bharat New-energy Company designs and manufactures electric two-wheelers that address these limitations through LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery technology and versatile charging options. BNC's vehicles can be charged at standard electrical sockets, providing access to a vast network of over one billion potential charging points nationwide. Furthermore, the company offers a quick battery-swapping solution, enabling users to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones in under two minutes. This approach aims to match or exceed the performance, value, and convenience of ICE counterparts, accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.
Target Audience
BNC's primary customers are individual consumers and commercial entities in the two-wheeler market seeking a sustainable and convenient alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
Features
- LFP battery technology for enhanced safety, longer lifespan, and faster charging capabilities
- Compatibility with standard electrical sockets, allowing charging at over one billion locations
- Quick battery-swapping infrastructure for near-instantaneous refueling
- Chassis with a 7-year warranty
- Motor with a 3-year warranty
- Battery with a 5-year/60,000 km warranty
- Integrated trip history and environmental impact tracking