Abri Motors has entered a strategic partnership with Jingshan Mining & Supply Chain Technology Plc to convert fuel-powered Bajaj three-wheelers into electric vehicles, marking a shift in efforts to reduce fuel consumption and expand cleaner transport options. The initiative targets the large number of Bajajs operating in urban centres, aligning with government priorities to promote e-mobility and ease pressure on foreign currency reserves. The agreement introduces a flexible battery model, allowing drivers to either rent or own batteries, aimed at lowering entry costs. Abrehet Ayele, CEO of Abri Business Group, said drivers who currently spend up to 24,000 Br monthly on fuel could reduce expenses by more than half, with electric battery use estimated at around 10,000 Br per month. A battery-swapping system is also planned to minimise downtime, enabling continuous operation. Jingshan representative Ding Wan You said drivers will have access to two batteries per day to manage charging cycles. The project is expected to launch within a month, with conversion costs set at 153,000 Br per vehicle. The initiative is expected to improve operational efficiency while reducing fuel dependency, contributing to ongoing efforts to expand electric mobility.

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