Electric vehicle manufacturer, Ather Energy, has recently announced expansion in its second international market, Sri Lanka. The company plans to open its first experience centre in the Sri Lankan market in the upcoming quarter.
Ather Energy will implement this plan in a partnership with Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Sensei Capital Partners, Atman Group, and Sino Lanka Private Limited. Ather established its presence in Nepal in 2013, which marked the company's entry in the international market. Additionally, the company established its first experience centre in Nepal last year. Since then, it has set up Three experience centres and Seven fast-charging grids across the country.
With an aim to ease the process of EV adoption and to provide a hassle free experience, Ather Energy will focus on developing a network of fast-charging infrastructure across Sri Lanka.
Commenting on this development, Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said "We are thrilled to enter the Sri Lankan market. Sri Lanka has been a part of our global expansion plans after Nepal, where we established our presence last year. With the increasing cost of ownership of petrol vehicles and the economic and environmental benefits of electric vehicles, the Sri Lankan market has shown an increasing preference for EVs. Ather's electric scooters are known for their performance, design and reliability, through which we aim to appeal to new-age Sri Lankan customers, who appreciate quality modern products. Our partnership with Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd. will enable us to deliver the customer experience that Ather is known for, to our customers in Sri Lanka, while also focusing on setting up well networked charging infrastructure for EV users."
"Our mission at Evolution Auto is to pioneer sustainable transportation in Sri Lanka, making eco-friendly electric mobility accessible and efficient for all. We are incredibly excited to collaborate with an industry giant like Ather Energy to launch a world-class range of scooters in Sri Lanka.", said Zahran Ziyawudeen, CEO, Evolution Auto , while commenting on the partnership with Ather Energy.
Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd., will look after Ather Energy's sales and service operations in Sri Lanka as their national distributer. As of March 31st, 2024, Ather Energy has a retail sales network with 208 experience centres and 1973 fast- chargers Ather grid in India.
