Bijliride has announced the onboarding of six new franchise partners in Hyderabad, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy to scale electric two-wheeler mobility across India.
The company is strengthening its franchise network under the Franchise Owned–Franchise Operated (FOFO) model, with plans to expand into over 25 high-growth cities. Bijliride is targeting a network of up to 30 franchise partners by March 2027, alongside scaling its electric vehicle fleet to between 10,000 and 15,000 two-wheelers over the next 12–18 months.
Through this expansion, the company aims to achieve nearly 150% growth in fleet operations and overall business scale within the next 12 to 18 months. The initiative focuses on collaborating with local entrepreneurs, enabling them to build and manage EV fleets within their respective markets while strengthening Bijliride’s presence in India’s rapidly evolving electric mobility ecosystem.
As part of its next phase, Bijliride is actively evaluating multiple high-potential markets, including Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Patna, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Nagpur, Ranchi, Surat, Ahmedabad, Goa, Kochi, Warangal, Nizamabad, Mysuru, Puducherry, among others, along with expanding operations in surrounding urban clusters of Hyderabad.
These locations have been identified based on increasing demand from logistics operators, gig economy platforms, and urban commuters seeking cost-effective and sustainable mobility solutions.
This expansion strategy will allow Bijliride to grow its electric mobility footprint while maintaining localized operational efficiency through franchise partners who understand their regional markets and demand dynamics.
Through the FOFO structure, franchise partners will own and operate their local fleets, while Bijliride provides the centralized technology infrastructure and operational framework required to run the business efficiently. The company’s platform offers real-time vehicle tracking, fleet performance analytics, rental management systems, battery management protocols, and standardized servicing processes, ensuring consistency and operational reliability across markets.
A typical entry-level franchise fleet consists of around 50 electric two-wheelers, with an estimated investment of ₹14–16 lakh, depending on vehicle specifications and market conditions. Under stable utilization conditions, the model is designed to reach break-even within approximately 12–15 months, while generating recurring revenue through fleet rentals and enterprise mobility partnerships.
Commenting on the expansion, Shivam Sisodiya, CEO and Co-Founder of Bijliride, said: “Electric mobility demand in India is growing rapidly, particularly among gig workers and last-mile delivery operators. At this stage, our focus is disciplined scale. The FOFO model allows us to grow responsibly by partnering with local entrepreneurs who understand their markets while leveraging our technology platform and operational systems. This structure enables us to expand faster while ensuring fleets are managed efficiently on the ground.”
In addition to operational systems, Bijliride supports franchise partners with driver onboarding, demand generation, and marketing assistance, helping maintain strong fleet utilisation. The company also connects franchise fleets with demand from gig platforms, logistics operators, and local delivery businesses.
Over the next 12–18 months, Bijliride aims to expand its fleet to more than 10,000 electric two-wheelers across key urban and logistics markets, while continuing to strengthen its technology platform and operational support ecosystem for franchise partners. The company’s long-term vision is to build a scalable electric mobility network that supports both entrepreneurs and riders across India.
