Exclusive: Zen Mobility Pilots On-Wheels Cold Storage Grocery Delivery With BigBasket, Country Delight

SUMMARY

Zen Mobility is piloting delivery of grocery and dairy products for startups like BigBasket and Country Delight

Namit Jain told Inc42 that the startup began the pilot in April in Gurugram region in partnership with startups such as BigBasket, Country Delight, VegEase, and MilkyMist

Zen Mobility is also eyeing partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to deliver vaccines which require cold storage.

B2B light electric vehicle (LEV) manufacturer Zen Mobility is piloting delivery of grocery and dairy products for startups like BigBasket and Country Delight via its recently launched mobile refrigeration unit, Micro Pod ThermoFlex.

Zen Mobility founder Namit Jain told Inc42 that the startup began the pilot in April in Gurugram region in partnership with startups such as BigBasket, Country Delight, VegEase, and MilkyMist.

Micro Pod ThermoFlex can store products in a range of 15 to -15 degree Celsius, depending on the needs.

“During summers, grocery and dairy products which are supposed to be stored cool are being delivered in normal bags. We are trying to address this issue in this pilot,” Jain said while explaining the need for Micro Pod ThermoFlex.

While the grocery and dairy delivery pilot is in early stages, Zen Mobility is also eyeing partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to deliver vaccines which require cold storage.

Founded in 2018 by Jain, Zen Mobility manufactures cargo EVs for enterprises. Its flagship vehicle Micro Pod is utilised by Zomato for its large-fleet delivery. While the startup was incorporated six years ago, it launched all its products only last year after years of research and development and testing, the CEO said.

Last month, the startup launched two new variants of its Zen Micro Pod – Micro Pod ThermoFlex and Micro Pod LoadMax. Micro Pod LoadMax has a container with a capacity of approximately 50 cubic feet to handle large ecommerce shipments.

Zen Mobility inaugurated its manufacturing plant in Manesar in Delhi NCR earlier this year. It has a capacity to manufacture and assemble 50,000 units of Zen Micro Pod per year. The startup is also working on developing a multi-purpose four-wheeler LEV.

Jain told Inc42 that Zen Mobility is looking to raise $10 Mn in its maiden funding round from a strategic partner, who can help the startup scale further.

The startup competes against the likes of Euler Motors, Etergo, and Zypp Electric.