Battery Smart, India’s largest battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers, has successfully concluded its first-ever technology hackathon, ‘HackSmart’, organised in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Aimed at addressing real-world challenges in clean mobility, the hackathon focused on innovation across battery intelligence, EV operations, and cloud-scale infrastructure. HackSmart attracted over 1,000 registrations nationwide, with 200+ participants shortlisted from leading engineering institutions including IITs, BITS, NITs, and other premier universities.
The hackathon commenced on 31 January 2026 and culminated in an intense 24-hour build sprint, supported by engineers from Battery Smart and AWS. Participants showcased their solutions through demo-led presentations, which were evaluated by a jury comprising Battery Smart’s leadership and technology experts. The top five teams were selected as winners.
Commenting on the initiative, Tejasav Khattar, Senior Vice President – Engineering, Data and Product, Battery Smart, said, “HackSmart underscores our commitment to advancing clean mobility while nurturing India’s innovation ecosystem. The quality of ideas and execution demonstrated by participants was exceptional and reinforces our focus on leveraging AI- and ML-driven solutions to address battery management and grid-readiness challenges.”
The event concluded with winner announcements, prize distribution, and a networking session, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with Battery Smart’s engineering and leadership teams. The top three teams received non-cash prizes including a PlayStation 5, GoPro Hero 12, and a Marshall speaker, along with cash prizes of up to ₹2 lakh and pre-placement interview opportunities at Battery Smart.
With a network of 1,600+ battery swap stations across 50+ cities and over 270,000 IoT-enabled batteries, Battery Smart stated that it will continue to drive initiatives like HackSmart to strengthen its cloud, data, and AI capabilities, while building a robust pipeline of future-ready engineering talent aligned with India’s clean mobility mission.
